Incident Overview
During a local flight over his property, a pilot experienced a loss of control due to gusty wind conditions, resulting in the airplane impacting trees and terrain. The pilot reported that he was flying at 800 feet above mean sea level (msl) at an airspeed of 70 knots with 10 degrees of flaps extended. While making a left turn to the north, the wind lifted the right wing tip upward. The pilot responded by pushing forward on the yoke, leveling the wings, and applying full power. The airplane descended through 500 feet msl, and the pilot felt as if the airplane was being pushed to the ground. Subsequently, the airplane struck trees and terrain.
Pilot's Account
The pilot stated that he did not obtain additional weather information beyond his own observation prior to the flight. He acknowledged underestimating the severity of the wind conditions. The pilot's actions during the maneuver were described as attempting to counter the unexpected lift of the right wing.
Weather Conditions
Weather observation facilities in the local area reported heavy rain showers and winds gusting to 32 knots. The pilot's pre-flight assessment did not include consultation of these reports.