Incident Overview
A pilot reported that the engine cowling became loose during flight, prompting a decision to land on a highway to secure it. The approach was made to the west on an east/west oriented road. The pilot noted that the wind was from the south at 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. The landing attempt was aborted due to the crosswind, resulting in a go-around.
Sequence of Events
During the go-around, the pilot turned the aircraft to the north, which was described as downwind. According to the pilot, the aircraft then stalled and subsequently crashed. The incident occurred on the highway where the landing was initially attempted. No other details about injuries or damage were provided in the source.
Environmental Conditions
The wind was reported as southerly at 25 mph, gusting to 35 mph. The pilot characterized the wind as a crosswind during the landing attempt. The aircraft's approach was made to the west on an east-west road, indicating that the landing direction was into the wind or with a crosswind component. The go-around involved a turn to the north, which placed the aircraft downwind.
Aircraft Control
The pilot's decision to perform a go-around was due to the crosswind conditions. After turning downwind, the aircraft experienced a stall. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, or any other identifiers. No analysis or conclusions are provided beyond the pilot's account.