Night Landing Overrun on Unlit Sod Runway (N13591)

What happened

The pilot reported executing a night landing approach to runway 30. The runway was not equipped with landing lights, reducing visual cues during the final phase of flight. The aircraft touched down approximately 2,390 feet from the approach end of the sod surface. Following initial contact, the airplane bounced and subsequently touched down three additional times. These repeated impacts caused the aircraft to lose directional control and overrun the end of the runway. The plane then collided with several trees located beyond the paved or sod boundary.

Findings

The sod runway measured 2,980 feet in length. The lack of runway lighting likely contributed to the pilot's difficulty in judging altitude and position during the night approach. The multiple bounces after touchdown indicate a hard landing or improper flare technique under low-visibility conditions.