Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during a landing on runway 01, the airplane touched down approximately one-quarter of the way down the runway. The pilot stated that heavy braking was not applied until after passing midfield, and that the deceleration was not sufficient to stop before the end of the runway. The airplane subsequently overran the departure end and veered down an embankment.
Runway Conditions and Evidence
The turf runway at the airport is 3,550 feet long and situated at an elevation of 5,743 feet mean sea level. Investigators noted approximately 1,100 feet of heavy braking evidence on the runway surface.
Pilot and Witness Statements
The pilot reported that no mechanical malfunctions were experienced with the airplane. A bystander indicated that a strong wind blew in a northerly direction as the pilot approached runway 01; however, the pilot indicated that upon arriving over the airport, both windsocks showed calm wind conditions.