Approach and Landing Decisions
Due to noise abatement procedures, landings at the destination airport were to be made to the north unless a tailwind exceeded 10 mph (9 kts). Upon arrival, the pilot attempted to contact UNICOM but was unsuccessful. After checking the windsock, the pilot elected to land on Runway 2 despite a known tailwind.
During the first landing attempt, the approach was affected by a tailwind of 12 kts, prompting the pilot to execute a go-around. A second approach was made, resulting in a landing approximately 1,800 ft down the 2,400-ft runway.
Runway Overrun
After touchdown, the pilot applied brakes and retracted the flaps. However, there was insufficient remaining runway to bring the aircraft to a stop. The aircraft went off the departure end of the runway and down an embankment.
The Pilot’s Handbook cites a required stopping distance of 928 ft under the conditions, which was not available due to the long touchdown point.
Conclusion
The accident sequence involved a tailwind landing on a short runway, with the pilot touching down well past the threshold and failing to stop within the remaining distance, resulting in an overrun and descent of an embankment.