Incident Overview
An airplane sustained substantial damage when it overran the end of runway 16 and collided with an embankment during landing. The pilot reported that while turning base leg for landing, she noticed a shift in wind direction favoring the opposite runway. She adjusted her approach by entering a traffic pattern for that runway and conducted what she described as a normal approach.
Landing and Runway Overrun
Upon touchdown, the pilot encountered a tailwind, which reduced the airplane's stopping ability. Despite her efforts, the aircraft was unable to stop on the remaining runway surface. It continued past the runway's end and impacted an embankment, resulting in substantial damage.
Weather Conditions
A weather station located approximately 17 nautical miles from the accident site recorded wind from 050 degrees at 12 knots, with gusts up to 18 knots. The wind direction and gusting conditions were consistent with the pilot's account of encountering a tailwind during landing.