Accident Overview
The accident occurred when a pilot elected to land on runway 32, which was uphill, with a tailwind and gusts present. According to the pilot, winds at a nearby airport were from 120 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 17 knots. She decided not to use flaps and increased her landing speed due to the wind conditions.
Sequence of Events
After landing on the grass runway, the pilot was unable to sufficiently decelerate the airplane. This resulted in a runway overrun, during which the airplane collided with trees. The collision caused substantial damage to both wings of the aircraft.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident. The aircraft was operating normally before the landing attempt.
Damage
Substantial damage was sustained to both wings as a result of the impact with trees.