What happened
During the approach, the pilot observed the airport's tetrahedron indicating winds from a northerly direction. As the aircraft crossed the runway threshold on short final, the pilot noted that the windsock at the end of the runway indicated calm conditions. The pilot configured the aircraft with full flaps and attempted a three-point landing.
During the flare, a wind gust displaced the aircraft approximately 10 to 15 feet to the right of the centerline. The aircraft touched down at approximately 45 miles per hour and began to veer toward the left. In an attempt to counteract the veer, the pilot applied full right rudder and brake pressure while inputting left aileron. The aircraft continued in an arc off the left side of the runway and encountered a depression in the terrain.
As a result of the excursion, the right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing impacted the terrain. The pilot reported that winds at the time of the accident were calm with 15-knot gusts. There were no injuries reported.
The investigation
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft. The pilot suggested that the accident might have been prevented if full power had been applied when the aircraft was initially displaced during touchdown.