Primary finding
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to perform a go around when a tail wind was encountered prior to touch down. Factors related to the accident were: the tailwind and the downdraft.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
At destination of cross country flight with 3 passengers, the pilot encountered a tailwind on short final and landed long. Judging he could not stop on remaining runway, he aborted the landing. Encountering a downdraft at the departure end, the airplane touched down on soft ground and nosed over.
Source record
Factual narrative
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