What happened
The pilot monitored the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) data prior to attempting the approach. Recorded wind conditions indicated a direction of 030 degrees at a speed of 13 knots. Based on these observations, the pilot proceeded with the landing on runway 11.
As the aircraft decelerated along the runway surface, the pilot lowered the tail and executed a turn into the wind. During this maneuver, the airplane departed from the left side of the paved surface. The aircraft subsequently collided with a ditch located adjacent to the runway.
The investigation
Following the incident, the pilot provided a statement regarding the circumstances leading to the departure from the runway. The pilot acknowledged that she failed to adequately compensate for the left crosswind conditions during the landing phase.