Incident Overview
A certificated private pilot was conducting a landing approach to Runway 22 when he encountered a strong right crosswind. During the landing roll after touchdown, a gust of wind lifted the right wing, causing the airplane to veer to the left. The airplane subsequently departed the left side of the runway, rolled down an embankment, and came to rest in a treed area.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident anomalies with the airplane, indicating that the event was solely due to the wind conditions encountered during the landing.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that the crosswind was strong during the approach and that the gust after touchdown initiated the loss of directional control. No other factors were reported.