Accident Narrative
The pilot received instructions to land on runway 28. During the approach, the pilot set up for a right downwind, base turn, and final approach. On final, the pilot crabbed about 20 degrees to the right to line up for touchdown. In the flare, the pilot transitioned to a slip and touched down.
Just after touchdown, a wind gust lifted the airplane approximately 10 feet off the runway and rolled it into a 20-degree left bank. The pilot attempted a go-around but was unable to level the wings or climb. The wind subsequently blew the airplane off the runway. About 35 feet left of the runway's edge, the airplane's left wing struck the terrain, and the airplane cartwheeled.
Post-Accident Examination and Weather
An examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies. The reported winds at the time of the accident were from 060 degrees at 6 knots, gusting to 30 knots. A peak wind of 360 degrees at 30 knots was recorded one minute after the accident time. The density altitude was 9,152 feet above mean sea level.