Incident Overview
The pilot was attempting to land on runway 20 with a crosswind from the right. According to the passenger, who was the pilot's wife, the approach seemed to be on target. Upon touchdown, the aircraft became airborne two times. On the third touchdown, the pilot decided to perform a go-around. During the go-around, a gust of wind pushed the aircraft into a hangar and through a fence, where it came to a stop.
Location and Conditions
The hangar and fence were located approximately 185 feet to the left of the runway edge. The pilot reported variable winds between 15 and 20 knots. At Redmond, California, about 17 miles east, the wind at 1435 PDT was reported as 330 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 16 knots.
Pilot Information
The pilot held a third class medical certificate. The certificate was dated April 16, 1993, and a new third class certificate was issued on June 12, 1996.