Event Description
The purpose of the flight was to perform a touch-and-go at the accident airport and then return to home base. During the flight to the accident airport, no discrepancies were noted.
Approach and Crosswind
On final approach, the pilot observed that the windsock indicated a crosswind. At approximately 30 feet above ground level (AGL), he felt a strong left-quartering headwind. After correcting for the crosswind, a gust of wind pushed the left wing upward, causing the airplane to veer off the runway.
Go-Around Attempt and Impact
The pilot attempted to land, but when he realized he would not be able to land on the runway, he applied full throttle and pushed the carburetor heat in to initiate a go-around. During the go-around, the pilot felt the airplane about to stall and retracted all of the flaps. He stated that there was not enough lift, and the airplane impacted the ground from about 50 feet AGL.
Conditions
No mechanical malfunctions were noted with the airplane or engine. The airport manager reported that the winds at the time of the accident were from the northwest at 5 knots.