What happened
During an approach to runway 28, the pilot encountered thunderstorms, showers, and strong crosswinds. After flying in the area for approximately 30 minutes, the pilot attempted a landing without flaps extended. Due to excessive airspeed, a go-around was initiated.
On the second landing attempt, using one notch of flaps, the Cessna (type not specified in source) touched down. The pilot maintained directional control until the tail made contact with the ground, at which point a strong gust of wind from the left struck the aircraft. As the pilot increased power to execute another go-around, the engine momentarily hesitated. This caused the aircraft to veer to the right at a 45-degree angle from the runway surface.
The aircraft traveled across the median and through the taxiway ramp before becoming airborne. In an attempt to avoid the first hangar, the pilot banked the aircraft to the left, but the right wing struck the corner of the structure. The aircraft continued for approximately 50 yards before colliding with the roof of a second hangar. There were no injuries reported.
Findings
Witnesses noted that the area was experiencing thunderstorms with strong south winds gusting between 15 and 20 knots.