Background
The pilot overflew Glencoe Airport to obtain wind direction while monitoring the Litchfield and Hutchison, Minnesota, Aviation Weather Observation Stations for wind information.
Flight Maneuvers
The pilot entered right traffic for runway 13. On the first attempt to land, he could not keep the airplane aligned on the runway, so he performed a go-around and climbed back to traffic pattern altitude. During the second approach, the pilot reported, "I did an extended downwind to give me more time to align with the runway on final. I touched down slightly past the runway number markings."
Accident Sequence
After touchdown, the airplane became airborne again. The pilot stated he did not have enough wind correction, and a heavy crosswind pushed the airplane off the left side of the runway onto a grassy area with standing water. As the pilot was trying to stop the airplane, the left wing struck a pine tree, turning the airplane 90 degrees from its heading. The airplane then went into a small grove of pine trees and came to a stop.
Post-Accident Examination
Examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.
Wind Conditions
About 15 miles west-northwest at Hutchison, the 1135 CDT wind was reported to be from 170 degrees at 10 knots. About 30 miles northwest at Litchfield, the 1135 CDT wind was reported to be from 170 degrees at 6 knots gusting to 14 knots.