Wind Gusts Cause Runway Departure During Go-Around (N55404)

What happened

During the landing phase of flight, the pilot encountered a strong gust of wind that lifted the aircraft off the runway surface. In response to this loss of contact with the ground, power was applied to initiate a go-around maneuver. However, another gust of wind subsequently forced the aircraft off the paved surface and into the dirt area adjacent to the runway.

As the aircraft departed the runway environment, the right wing and nose gear contacted the ground. This impact caused the aircraft to turn 180 degrees before coming to a stop. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical difficulties with the aircraft prior to or during the incident.

Findings

The primary factor in this event was the encounter with strong wind gusts during critical phases of landing and go-around. These atmospheric conditions directly contributed to the loss of runway alignment and subsequent departure from the paved surface.