Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during the approach, he experienced severe turbulence with gusty and variable winds. He had previously overflown the runway to check the windsock, which initially indicated a landing on Runway 17. However, upon approach, the windsock indicated a severe crosswind, prompting the pilot to execute a go-around. He then approached Runway 26.
Rollout and Wing Strikes
During the landing rollout, the right wing struck ditching equipment located on the right side of the runway. Simultaneously, the left wing struck a large mound of excavated earth on the left side of the runway. The source notes that an east-west runway is not listed for this airport.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that he overflew the runway to check the windsock, which indicated a landing on Runway 17. During the approach, he encountered severe turbulence and gusty, variable winds. Noticing that the windsock indicated a severe crosswind, he initiated a go-around and approached Runway 26.