Incident Overview
A pilot conducted an approach to a runway in challenging wind conditions. The automated weather observing system recorded winds from 260 degrees at 33 knots, gusting to 45 knots. To mitigate the gust spread and crosswind, the pilot increased the final approach speed by 15 knots above the normal reference speed. The pilot used the Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) system as a glide path reference during the descent.
Landing and Runway Excursion
After touchdown, the airplane bounced and floated, then touched down again in the middle third of the 5,323-foot runway. The pilot did not notice how much runway remained. Following the second touchdown, the aircraft cleared a slight rise, at which point the pilot saw the departure end of the runway and realized there was insufficient runway remaining to either stop the airplane or execute a go-around. Subsequently, the airplane ran off the end of the runway.
Conditions and Pilot Actions
The strong and gusty crosswind conditions were recorded by the AWOS. The pilot's decision to increase approach speed by 15 knots was intended to compensate for these conditions. The landing was characterized by a bounce and a subsequent touchdown well down the runway, leaving inadequate distance for a safe stop.