Overview
A pilot provided a written statement describing a landing incident on runway 31. The winds were reported between 280 and 290 degrees at 18 knots with gusts to 20 knots. The airplane was configured with no flaps extended and was at an airspeed of 75 knots on final approach.
Sequence of Events
During touchdown, the airplane initially contacted the runway on the upwind wheel first, then "gently lifted off the runway." Shortly after lifting off, the airplane banked to the left, reaching a heading approximately 20 to 30 degrees left of the runway centerline. The pilot reported that he corrected to the right, but by that time the airplane was over the grass area between the runway and the taxiway. Soon after, the airplane collided with the terrain. The impact caused the airplane to rock over onto its nose before settling back onto the main landing gear.
Pilot Comments
In a verbal statement, the pilot said that he may have been "relieved" to be on the ground following the initial touchdown, which caused him to relax his crosswind correction.
No Probable Cause Stated
The source did not provide an official probable cause for the incident.