Incident Overview
A pilot reported that while on final approach to an asphalt runway measuring 6,300 feet long and 150 feet wide, the aircraft was configured with 30 degrees of flaps and an airspeed of 68 knots. When approximately 10 feet above the ground, a strong gust from the left caused the right main landing gear to contact the runway surface. The pilot decided to abort the landing.
Go-Around Actions
In response, the pilot applied full power, turned the carburetor heat off, and retracted both the landing gear and flaps. Subsequently, the aircraft settled onto the ground and continued down an embankment. Post-incident examination revealed no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions, and the pilot did not report any anomalies. The flaps were observed in the fully retracted position.
Environmental Conditions
Winds recorded at the airport around the time of the event were from 270 degrees at 6 knots.
Procedural Context
Review of the Airplane Flight Manual go-around checklist indicated that the prescribed procedure called for flaps to be retracted to 20 degrees initially, then retracted slowly after reaching an airspeed of 75 knots.