Incident Overview
A pilot followed another airplane into an airport and touched down approximately halfway down a 2,200-foot runway at a high rate of speed. After landing, the airplane continued off the end of the runway at a speed of 10-15 mph.
Wind Conditions
The pilot reported that the windsock indicated winds varying from about 35 to 80 degrees off the runway heading. During the approach, the wind shifted to a tailwind. Recorded winds at an airport located 10 nautical miles away also indicated a tailwind.
Performance Data
According to the Pilot's Operating Handbook, at a weight of 2,500 pounds, the airplane should have required approximately 950 feet of runway for a full-stall touchdown with full flaps in zero wind. With a 5-knot tailwind, the required runway distance increased to about 1,280 feet.