What happened
During the landing phase on runway 36, the aircraft veered to the left of the runway centerline. During the excursion, the airplane contacted a ditch before coming to a complete stop.
The pilot reported that the aircraft was landing with a quartering tailwind of at least 5 knots. While the pilot noted in a telephone interview that winds were approximately 180 degrees at 8 knots, he also indicated that the crew typically utilizes runway 18 for landings, following the established pattern used by other operators at the field.
Findings
- The aircraft veered left of the centerline during landing on runway 36.
- The aircraft impacted terrain after contacting a ditch.