Incident Overview
A private certificated pilot was landing on the tundra adjacent to his fishing lodge. The pilot reported intending to land into the prevailing wind, which he estimated to be about 22 knots with gusts to 30 knots. However, upon touchdown, he realized the actual wind direction was a left quartering headwind.
Sequence of Events
During the landing roll, the wind lifted the left wing. The pilot applied full left aileron and full left rudder, and also added engine power in an attempt to control the airplane. Despite these inputs, the right wing contacted the tundra, causing the airplane to veer to the right. Subsequently, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing struck the ground.
Aircraft Damage
The pilot reported that the left wing's aft spar was broken, and the wing was deformed aft as a result of the ground contact.