Incident Overview
A pilot attempted to land an aircraft on a short grass airstrip and experienced an overrun that resulted in the airplane striking trees. The pilot stated that during the landing approach, the aircraft entered ground effect. Upon reaching midfield, the pilot determined that a go-around was necessary but concluded that the remaining runway distance was insufficient to execute it. The pilot then continued the rollout but was unable to stop the airplane due to the wet grass and limited remaining runway length. The aircraft subsequently departed the runway end and impacted trees.
Environmental Conditions
At the time of the incident, a tailwind was present, and the grass surface was wet. These conditions were reported by the pilot as contributing factors to the inability to stop within the available runway.
Mechanical Assessment
According to the pilot, no mechanical malfunctions or failures occurred during the flight or the landing attempt. The aircraft's systems were reported to be functioning normally prior to the accident.
Conclusion
The aircraft overran the runway after the pilot committed to landing on a short, wet grass airstrip with a tailwind. The pilot had insufficient runway remaining to abort the landing and execute a go-around. The resulting overrun led to the aircraft colliding with trees at the end of the airstrip.