What happened
The flight was underway when the pilot's side door opened while the aircraft was cruising at 9,500 feet. Recognizing the safety implications of an open cabin, the pilot decided to execute a precautionary landing to secure the door before continuing.
Just prior to touching down on the runway, the pilot became aware of significant crosswind conditions. The airplane touched down hard and subsequently bounced high into the air. Attempting to recover from the bounce, full power was applied. However, the aircraft drifted to the right and failed to gain altitude despite the increased thrust.
Realizing a safe flight could not be maintained, the pilot retracted the flaps in an effort to reduce drag and improve climb performance. Despite these efforts, the airplane settled back down and impacted the ground.