Accident Sequence
The pilot reported losing directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll following a wind gust. Subsequently, the right wing impacted runway lights, and both wings struck the runway surface. The aircraft then departed the runway into soft dirt, causing the nose gear to collapse.
Weather Conditions
A special weather observation taken just after the accident reported surface winds from 260 degrees at 15 knots with gusts to 25 knots. Immediately before the accident, winds were reported from 280 degrees at 18 knots with gusts to 25 knots.
Crosswind Analysis
According to the manufacturer's demonstrated crosswind component information, at the time of the accident, the wind exceeded the aircraft's demonstrated crosswind capability by as much as 7 knots, or 46 percent.