Accident Narrative
The pilot executed a three-point landing on runway 12. The airplane rolled solidly on all three wheels for approximately 30 to 50 feet before a gust of wind lifted the main landing gear off the ground. In response, the pilot momentarily applied full power and brought the airplane to a level attitude. The airplane then contacted the runway with a left-to-right drift. The pilot reapplied full power as the drift continued. The rotation to the right stopped when the airplane was approximately 80 degrees to the runway heading.
Pilot Actions
With full power still applied, the pilot attempted to fly away level. The airplane contacted a three-foot-high berm, causing it to bounce into a nose-high attitude. The pilot then pushed the nose over, and the airplane contacted the ground.
Post-Accident Examination
An examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies. The wind conditions reported at the time of the accident were 150 degrees at 10 knots, with gusts to 15 knots.