Incident Details
According to the pilot's report, the landing was performed while a crosswind of between 6 and 7 knots was present. As the aircraft touched down and rolled along the runway, it began to drift toward the left edge. The pilot noted that the aircraft was being blown leftward and that runway lights were located along that side. To avoid striking those lights, the pilot made an intentional decision to steer the aircraft off the runway surface and onto the grass alongside the runway.
Go-Around Initiation
After moving onto the grass, the pilot observed that the aircraft's forward momentum would not allow it to stop before reaching an intersecting runway that lay ahead. To prevent entering that runway, the pilot chose to abort the landing and executed a go-around. During the lift-off portion of the go-around, the aircraft made contact with a marker cone that was placed at the intersection of the two runways.
Post-Flight Inspection
Following the go-around, the pilot completed a second landing that was uneventful. After parking the aircraft, the pilot conducted a visual inspection and discovered a deep gash located on the underside of the aft fuselage. The pilot then reported the occurrence and the damage to the appropriate authorities.