Landing Attempts
The pilot returned to the airport and entered the traffic pattern for a crosswind landing. He conducted three go-arounds while attempting to land. On the fourth approach, the aircraft touched down and then became airborne again.
Decision to Continue
The pilot decided, as he stated, "too much time had passed to make another go-around" and elected to continue the landing. The aircraft touched down near the departure end of the runway, continued off the runway into brush, and struck a tree.
Runway and Wind Conditions
The pilot reported that Runway 20 sloped slightly downhill. About 9 miles northwest of the airport, at Youngstown, Ohio, the wind at 1115 EDT was from 120 degrees at 13 knots.