Incident Overview
Approaching the runway for landing, the aircraft flared in preparation for touchdown. At that moment, a gust of wind struck the airport, causing the aircraft to balloon upward several feet. The right wing dipped, but the pilot managed to level the wings and attempted to execute a go-around.
Sequence of Events
As the pilot initiated the go-around, the aircraft veered to the right. It then struck the ground, collided with a power transformer, and hit five cars before coming to a halt. A review of the airport's continuous wind velocity printout confirmed a gust of wind at the reported time of the accident.
Passenger Report
The rear-seat passenger reported that after the aircraft ballooned and before the first impact, the stall warning light illuminated.
Investigation
Investigators reviewed the wind data and interviewed the pilot and passengers. No additional details about the aircraft type, registration, or number of occupants were provided in the source.