What happened
The pilot was conducting operations in the traffic pattern when a thunderstorm began to approach the airfield. While established on the downwind leg, the pilot initiated the landing configuration for an approach to land. As the aircraft progressed onto short final, shifting wind conditions caused the airplane to drift laterally, aligning it with the grass area adjacent to the asphalt runway rather than the paved surface itself.
Despite being off the runway centerline, the pilot determined that landing on the grass was feasible and continued the approach. Upon touchdown, the wind shifted again, resulting in a direct tailwind of greater than 35 knots. This sudden increase in wind speed pushed the aircraft forward with significant force, causing it to overrun the end of the runway and strike a fence located at that boundary.
The investigation
The investigation relied primarily on the pilot's statement regarding the sequence of events. No mechanical examination was conducted as the accident was attributed entirely to environmental factors and wind conditions during the landing phase.