What happened
The certificated commercial pilot was operating an aircraft with one passenger aboard when he attempted to land in conditions featuring a strong left crosswind. To align with the runway, the pilot had to apply a correction for the wind direction. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced, prompting the pilot to add full engine power in an effort to abort the landing.
During this maneuver, the aircraft veered to the right, leaving the paved surface on the right side of the runway. The right wing then struck a stand of trees located near the airfield boundary. Following the impact, the airplane rolled down an embankment, resulting in substantial damage to both wings, the fuselage, and the empennage.
The investigation
Following the incident, the pilot provided a statement regarding the condition of the aircraft prior to the accident. He confirmed that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane. This indicates that the structural failure was a direct result of the impact forces rather than a pre-existing mechanical defect.