Accident Details
The pilot of a Cessna 177B was attempting to land on runway 3R, which measures 2,150 feet in length, 28 feet in width, and is surfaced with asphalt. During the approach, the pilot noted that the windsock favored runway 3R, indicating a left crosswind approximately 15 degrees from the airplane's center. While on short final, the pilot observed the windsock showing no wind but favoring a direction across the runway. The pilot continued the approach at 60 knots with full flaps extended.
Landing and Overrun
The pilot flared the airplane over the first one-third of the runway. The airplane floated and touched down between 500 and 700 feet from the end of the runway. The pilot was unable to stop the airplane on the remaining runway. It traveled off the end of the runway and struck muddy terrain.
Damage and Inspection
During the impact, the left wing and a left wing rib sustained damage. An examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions, and the pilot did not report any.
Reported Wind Conditions
The reported wind at an airport located approximately 15 miles north of the accident site, about 31 minutes before the accident, was from 160 degrees at 4 knots. Approximately 29 minutes after the accident, the wind at the same site was from 160 degrees at 6 knots.