Incident Overview
A private certificated pilot was conducting a landing on a gravel bar. As the airplane approached touchdown, the pilot stated that a gust of wind diverted the aircraft to the left of the intended landing point. Subsequently, the underside of the left wing struck a tree stump that the pilot had not observed prior to landing. This impact caused the airplane to spin to the right and contact the ground.
Aircraft Damage
The accident resulted in damage to the right wing and the right horizontal stabilizer. No other damage or injuries were reported in the source.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that the tree stump was not visible before the landing. The gust of wind was cited as the reason for the deviation from the intended touchdown point.
Sequence of Events
The pilot, who held a private certificate, initiated a landing approach to a gravel bar. Just prior to touchdown, an unexpected gust of wind altered the aircraft's trajectory, moving it to the left. The left wing's lower surface then collided with a tree stump, which was not seen by the pilot. The collision induced a rightward spin, and the airplane struck the ground. The resulting impact inflicted damage to the right wing and the right horizontal stabilizer.