Incident Overview
While on final approach for landing, the aircraft was blown off the runway centerline alignment by the wind. The pilot initiated a go-around from an altitude of 20 to 25 feet above ground level. After the go-around was initiated, the wind continued to push the aircraft sideways, and it kept descending until it contacted the ground in the dirt area adjacent to the runway.
Sequence of Events
The nose wheel dug into the dirt, and the aircraft came to rest approximately 100 yards off the runway, near midfield. The pilot reported that the aircraft stalled during the attempted go-around. He also stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the aircraft.
Weather Conditions
A special weather observation taken at the time of the accident reported a crosswind of 10 knots at a 70-degree angle relative to the runway.