What happened
The aircraft was conducting a landing approach when the pilot encountered wind conditions that affected the final phase of the flight. The pilot had been advised by UNICOM about the presence of a crosswind at the airport prior to beginning the maneuver. During the landing flare, a gust of wind misaligned the aircraft from its intended path. In response to this deviation, the pilot initiated a go-around procedure.
As the aircraft climbed during the go-around, it encountered another gust of wind. This additional wind shear caused the aircraft to drift left of the runway centerline. The loss of directional control continued as the aircraft was blown off course. The aircraft subsequently collided with trees located near the airport boundary.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the sequence of events leading to the collision. Evidence indicated that the pilot had received weather advisories regarding wind conditions before landing. The primary factor identified was the interaction between the aircraft and the variable wind gusts during critical low-altitude phases of flight.
Findings
The accident was caused by a loss of directional control during an attempted go-around. Contributing factors included the presence of crosswinds and gusty conditions that affected the aircraft's alignment. The pilot's decision to continue the approach despite wind advisories, followed by the inability to maintain runway centerline during the go-around, led to the collision with terrain obstacles.