Accident Summary
The pilot of an airplane entered the traffic pattern for runway 22 and deliberately maintained extra airspeed to compensate for a crosswind. According to the pilot's account, he flared early during the landing approach to prevent the airplane from being blown off the runway. The airplane subsequently bounced twice before impacting the runway and continuing off the left side of the runway.
Environmental Conditions
Around the time of the accident, winds reported at an Air Force base located 34 miles northeast of the airport were from 320 degrees at 8 knots. Runway 15/33 at the airport was closed due to construction, leaving runway 22 as the active runway for landing.
Sequence of Events
After entering the traffic pattern for runway 22, the pilot maintained a higher-than-normal airspeed to counter the crosswind. During the flare, the airplane bounced twice, then contacted the runway and departed the left side. The extent of damage to the airplane and any injuries are not detailed in the available information.