Incident Overview
The airplane sustained a landing gear collapse following a loss of directional control during landing on runway 12R at St. Louis Downtown Airport, located in Cahokia, Illinois.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that the wind shifted during the landing, causing the airplane to swerve on the runway. He stated that he added a small amount of power in an attempt to straighten the airplane, but he "ran out" of aileron authority. Subsequently, the airplane continued off the runway, where the landing gear collapsed.
Wind Conditions
Local wind reports from CPS indicated variable conditions around the time of the incident. At 0853, the wind was from 180 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 16 knots. At 0953, the wind was from 180 degrees at 9 knots, gusting to 18 knots. At 1053, the wind was from 200 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 22 knots. The maximum demonstrated crosswind component for the airplane is 15 miles per hour.
No other details regarding the aircraft, occupants, or injuries were provided. The investigation did not identify a probable cause for the event.