What happened
The pilot reported that wind conditions during the incident were from the south-southwest at speeds between 15 to 20 knots. During the landing roll on runway 22, the pilot attempted to maintain directional control by applying full right rudder against the prevailing crosswind. Despite these efforts, the aircraft veered to the left when brakes were applied.
Following the departure from the paved surface, the aircraft continued its trajectory toward a drainage area located beside runway 14/32. As the aircraft crossed this drainage area, it encountered upward sloping terrain on the opposite side. This impact with the terrain resulted in damage to the aircraft. There were no reports of pre-accident mechanical problems.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the operational factors leading to the loss of directional control. The pilot's account indicated that south-southwest winds at 15 to 20 knots were present during the landing. The application of full right rudder was insufficient to counteract the wind effect combined with braking, leading to the leftward veer.
Findings
The primary factor in this incident was the aircraft's departure from the runway environment due to crosswind conditions. The pilot's attempt to correct the drift using full right rudder and brakes did not prevent the aircraft from leaving the paved surface. The subsequent impact with the upward sloping terrain caused the damage. No mechanical failures were identified as contributing factors.