Event Description
During arrival, the wind was reported from 070 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 20 knots. The pilot configured the aircraft for landing with full flaps and reduced speed for an intended full-stall landing. Just prior to touchdown, the wind shifted approximately 90 degrees, creating nearly a direct crosswind that likely exceeded the aircraft's crosswind capability. As a result, the aircraft drifted to the side of the runway.
Sequence of Events
The pilot added full power to initiate a go-around but could not recover from the stall. During the attempted go-around, the aircraft moved left toward trees. The safety pilot attempted to turn right to avoid the trees, but the right wing tip contacted the ground, and the left wing struck a tree.