Cessna 310 pilot reported they were unable to obtain local airport wind information and landed with a possible gusting tailwind; resulting in a runway excursion at a non-towered airport in visual conditions. The aircraft overran the runway; stopping beyond the departure end; there were no injuries to the pilot and the passenger.
Synopsis
Cessna 310 pilot reported they were unable to obtain local airport wind information and landed with a possible gusting tailwind; resulting in a runway excursion at a non-towered airport in visual conditions. The aircraft overran the runway; stopping beyond the departure end; there were no injuries to the pilot and the passenger.
Narrative
I was conducting a landing at ZZZ; a private; unmaintained airfield with no on-site weather reporting. Prior to arrival; I reviewed weather from the nearest available reporting station; ZZZ1; located approximately 24 NM away. Winds were reported from 110° at 9 knots; gusting to 14. Based on this information; I elected to land on Runway XX; anticipating a headwind of about 5 kts.I flew a standard traffic pattern and focused on scanning the runway for debris; which is common at this location due to the lack of maintenance. The approach and flare were normal. However; upon touchdown; I observed that my groundspeed was higher than expected and braking effectiveness was reduced. I quickly realized I might not be able to stop within the available runway length.Given my position on the rollout; I judged it too late to initiate a go-around. I applied maximum braking; but the aircraft overran the runway and came to a stop after impacting a series of berms beyond the departure end. There were no injuries to myself or my passenger.After exiting the aircraft; I noticed surface winds at ZZZ appeared more northerly than reported at ZZZ1. I believe localized wind conditions resulted in an unanticipated tailwind component during landing. Expectation bias led me to accept the ZZZ1 wind report without fully reassessing actual conditions at the field.This event does not meet the definition of an accident as specified in 49 CFR 830 and it therefore being submitted for safety reporting purposes.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.