Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during a long final approach for landing on Runway 19 at Animas Airpark, the aircraft encountered turbulence while crossing the runway end at approximately 60 feet above ground level. The turbulence caused the aircraft to descend near ground level and drift to the left, toward an area beside the runway.
Go-Around and Collision
The pilot initiated a go-around. During the go-around, the right wing of the aircraft collided with a windsock pole. Despite the collision, the aircraft remained airborne, and the pilot flew to a nearby airport for landing.
Airport Conditions
A fixed-base operator (FBO) at Animas Airpark noted that the mountainous terrain to the west of the airport sometimes creates turbulence in the vicinity of the airport. This turbulence is described as not predictable or noticeable at ground level. The airport elevation is 6,690 feet. With a temperature of 60°F, the density altitude at the time would have been approximately 8,000 feet.
Pilot Report
The pilot did not specify any further details regarding the aircraft type or registration. The incident did not involve any reported injuries or fatalities.