Incident Overview
Before landing, the pilot checked the airport's wind conditions, which were reported as coming from 300 degrees at 6 knots. The pilot proceeded to land on runway 21, an asphalt runway measuring 3,602 feet in length and 75 feet in width.
Landing Roll-Out
During the landing roll-out, the pilot reported experiencing a sudden gust of crosswind from the west. This caused the airplane to begin drifting left toward the grass median adjacent to the runway. The drift continued until all three tires of the aircraft were on the grass.
Braking and Gear Contact
Once all three tires were on the grass, the pilot applied full brakes. Subsequently, the left main landing gear became wedged inside a drainage pipe. The airplane then turned around on the left main wheel, effectively pivoting on the trapped gear.
Pilot Report
After the event, the pilot reported that the winds were from 300 degrees at 6 knots, gusting to 10 knots. The pilot also stated that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the aircraft.