Incident Overview
According to the pilot's report, a cross-country flight ended with an accident during the landing phase. While on final approach, the aircraft experienced moderate turbulence. The pilot executed a full stall landing intended for a three-point attitude. During the flare, a gust of wind from the right rear pushed the aircraft to the left of the runway. In an attempt to regain control, the pilot added power, but the aircraft subsequently ran off the runway and collided with the terrain.
Sequence of Events
The flight, which had been uneventful up to that point, encountered moderate turbulence on the final approach to landing. The pilot set up for a full stall landing, aiming for a three-point attitude. As the aircraft flared, a gust of wind from the right rear caused it to drift left of the runway centerline. The pilot responded by increasing power to recover control. However, the aircraft departed the runway surface and struck the terrain. The extent of damage to the aircraft was not detailed in the report.
The incident occurred at the end of a cross-country flight. No other information regarding the aircraft, location, or date was provided in the official source.