Accident Details
According to the pilot's report, the accident occurred during a landing when the aircraft encountered a gust of wind and ballooned. The airspeed decreased to 40 knots, and the aircraft dropped onto the runway. The pilot then applied full power and retracted the flaps from 40 degrees to fully up. The aircraft became airborne again but touched down once more. It then rolled across the runway, crossed a taxiway, and came to rest in a ditch.
Circumstances
At the time of the accident, the crosswind component was approximately 10 knots. No other weather conditions were specified in the report.
Tower Information
Tower personnel reported that they normally land general aviation aircraft on runway 11 rather than runway 16, as it requires less taxi distance. However, runway 16 can be specifically requested by the pilot.
No further details about the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, location, occupants, injuries, or damage were provided in the source.