Circumstances
The pilot stated that he was executing a visual flight rules (VFR) pattern for landing on runway 18 at his destination. He described the wind as "hard" and "straight down the runway."
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, the wind abruptly ceased, and the airplane began to descend rapidly. The aircraft impacted the ground short of the runway, bounced, and struck a Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) light. After the bounce, the airplane crossed a ditch and a taxiway before coming to rest in a ditch on the south side of the taxiway.
Reporting
The accident was not reported to authorities until 9 days after the occurrence. No further details about the aircraft, occupants, or injuries were provided in the source.