Accident Details
During the landing roll on runway 31, the pilot encountered a strong gust of wind that lifted the aircraft. The pilot reported that the wind got under the left wing, lifting it up, and causing the right wing to scrape the runway. The aircraft was moving too slowly for effective control to counter the wind.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that when the gust occurred, the aircraft was moving too slow to maintain effective control. He specifically noted that no mechanical malfunction or failure was involved in the incident. The aircraft's right wing scraped the runway as a result of the wind lifting the left wing.
Wind Conditions
Winds recorded at a nearby airport during the time of the incident were southwesterly with gusts up to 21 knots. The gust factor, defined as the difference between gust speed and sustained wind speed, ranged from 7 to 11 knots. These conditions were reported for the time frame of the accident.
Outcome
The right wing of the aircraft contacted the runway surface due to the wind gust. No further details regarding damage or injuries were provided in the source.