Event Details
According to the pilot's statement, the flight encountered challenging conditions during the approach. The pilot overflew the airport to assess the wind, observing that the windsocks indicated a 'very strong wind' with one windsock fluctuating 20-30 degrees from side to side. After turning onto final approach, the pilot applied full flaps. During the final approach to a 4000-foot dirt runway, the airplane encountered 'severe turbulence.' The airspeed fluctuated between 50 and 70 knots, prompting the pilot to apply more power. However, a 'tremendous sink rate was developing.'
Landing and Go-Around
The airplane touched down 'very hard,' bounced into the air, and the pilot executed a go-around. At an altitude of less than 100 feet above ground level, the pilot initiated 'a shallow left turn to avoid a thousand foot cliff.' During the go-around turn, the airplane 'developed a sink rate that was uncontrollable.' The pilot then leveled the wings for an off-airport landing.
Impact and Weather
During the uncontrolled descent, the airplane impacted a small hill with the right wing. The nearest weather station, located 49 nautical miles from the accident site, reported winds from 220 degrees at 15 knots gusting to 20 knots.