Event Summary
The pilot of a single-engine aircraft reported an uneventful cross-country flight and touchdown at the destination airport. During the rollout after landing, a gust of wind 90 degrees from the left forced the aircraft to veer left and depart the runway. Once off the runway, tall grass was encountered, which caused the aircraft to veer further left.
Attempted Go-Around
In response to the veer, the pilot added power to gain flying speed for a go-around. However, bushes in the immediate area of the attempted takeoff were encountered, collapsing the nose gear.
Wind Conditions
Springfield Flight Service Station reported wind from 270 degrees at 10 knots. The pilot encountered this as a 90-degree crosswind. The aircraft had a demonstrated crosswind component of 15 knots.
Pilot Experience
The pilot had 8 flight hours in this type of aircraft prior to the accident and no known crosswind training or experience in this aircraft.