Accident Summary
The incident occurred during the landing roll on runway 28. A gust of crosswind caused the airplane to become airborne again. The pilot responded by adding full power and attempting to abort the landing. Subsequently, the airplane drifted to the downwind side of the runway and impacted rising terrain.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported awareness of gusty crosswind conditions at the airport prior to landing. He estimated that at the time of the event, winds were from 340 degrees at 15 to 20 knots, with gusts of unknown velocity.
Weather Information
A weather reporting station located 30 nautical miles away reported winds from 360 degrees at 18 knots, with gusts of 25 knots.
Aircraft Information
The airplane was a Cessna 172M. According to its Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH), the maximum allowable crosswind velocity depends on pilot capability as well as aircraft limitations. The POH notes that direct crosswinds of 15 knots can be handled safely with average pilot technique.