Accident Details
While back taxiing on runway 34 in preparation for takeoff, the airplane suddenly veered off the runway in a sharp turn to the right. The incident occurred as the aircraft was maneuvering to position for departure.
Pilot Reports
According to the pilot, prior to preflighting the airplane, light to moderate rain showers were observed approximately 15 to 20 miles west and southwest of the airport. During the taxi, the pilot noted that the wind velocity changed in both magnitude and direction. Following the accident, the winds increased from the east and northeast to a speed of 12 to 15 miles per hour. The pilot also reported the presence of convective activity in the area at the time of the incident.
Weather Conditions
The pilot's account indicates that weather conditions were dynamic, with rain showers to the west and southwest and subsequent wind increases from the east and northeast. Convective activity was present, suggesting unstable atmospheric conditions. However, no direct causal link between the weather and the veer-off has been established in the report.