Event Description
According to the pilot, before takeoff he noted a discrepancy between the windsock indication and the wind he physically felt on the ground. He departed runway 30. While in flight, he observed smoke near the airport indicating a crosswind approximately 135 degrees relative to the runway, which he believed matched the conditions during takeoff.
During landing on runway 30, the wind shifted, causing the tail of the airplane to be lifted by what the pilot described as a tail/cross wind. The airplane then veered left and began to depart the runway. The pilot was unable to correct the deviation using rudder or brakes, so he applied full power to abort the landing.
After lift-off, to avoid trees, the pilot banked right. This caused the right wing to stall, and the airplane slid into the ground by the windsock.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical difficulties with the airplane. He did not indicate any issues with the aircraft systems or controls prior to the maneuver.
Weather Conditions
Approximately 20 minutes after the accident, winds at the airport were reported from 110 degrees at 7 knots. About 45 minutes before the accident, winds were reported as calm. The pilot noted a significant crosswind component during both takeoff and landing, as evidenced by the windsock difference and the smoke observation.