Incident Overview
A pilot and his pilot-rated passenger were landing on Runway 7 (4700 feet by 50 feet) at Custer County Airport (elevation 5602 feet MSL) in Custer, South Dakota. The pilot estimated the winds were from 180 degrees at 15 knots. However, another pilot present at the airport estimated that winds were from the southeast at 20 to 25 knots throughout the day.
Sequence of Events
The pilot reported that after touchdown, the crosswind caused the aircraft to drift to the left. He further informed FAA officials that as he began to flare for landing, the aircraft started drifting left. Following the touchdown, the aircraft departed the left side of the runway and subsequently collided with a rock pile.
Additional Details
No information about the aircraft type, registration, number of occupants, injuries, or damage is provided in the source. The report does not specify the time of day or involvement of air traffic control. The probable cause of the accident is not stated in the source material.