Incident Description
The airplane touched down left of the runway centerline and rolled for approximately 2,000 feet. During the landing roll, it encountered a crosswind gust of 9 knots. The pilot held the right wing down, and when that did not correct the direction, he added power. Subsequently, the airplane veered right across the runway onto the shoulder and struck a runway light remote control unit. It continued across the parallel taxiway and into a rocky area, coming to a stop after covering a total ground distance of about 4,000 feet.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
An examination of the airplane's brakes found no evidence of malfunction. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane. The pilot operating handbook provides guidance for crosswind landings, stating in part: "When landing in a crosswind, use the minimum flap setting required for the field length. After touchdown, hold a straight course with the steerable nose wheel and occasional braking if necessary."
Conclusion
The incident involved a runway excursion following a crosswind landing. No specific cause was identified in the source material, and no mechanical issues were reported.