On July 3, 1995, a Champion 7GCBC (registration N1887G) was involved in an aviation accident near Moses Lake, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING AND GO AROUND. THE CROSSWIND AND GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a landing in strong crosswinds and gusts, the pilot lost directional control, initiated a go-around, but encountered another gust and impacted a concrete fuel tank on the downwind side of the runway.
Pilot's Account
According to the pilot, the landing was conducted in conditions of strong crosswinds and gusts. As the airplane rolled out after touchdown, he experienced a loss of directional control. In response, he initiated a go-around. During the subsequent climb, the airplane veered toward the wind tee. The pilot managed to fly over the wind tee. He then reported that another gust of wind affected the airplane, resulting in a second loss of control. The airplane subsequently struck the ground and a concrete fuel tank located on the downwind side of the runway.
Summary
The pilot encountered strong crosswinds and gusts during landing, lost directional control, performed a go-around, then encountered another gust, lost control again, and the airplane hit the ground and a fuel tank.