Accident Summary
During the landing rollout on runway 36, the pilot of an airplane encountered a gusty crosswind and lost directional control. The airplane subsequently veered off the runway and struck a berm.
Flight Details
The pilot had previously performed one touch-and-go landing on the same runway without incident. No mechanical malfunctions were reported by the pilot, who indicated that the airplane operated normally throughout the flight.
Landing Conditions
The wind was from 270 degrees at 6 knots. The pilot was aware of the wind conditions and executed a crosswind landing procedure, with the upwind wheel contacting the runway first. Continued application of crosswind controls was applied during the rollout. However, a wind gust caused the airplane to swerve left. The pilot applied engine power in an attempt to regain control, but the effort proved insufficient.
Runway Information
Runway 36 is 5,992 feet long and 100 feet wide.