Incident Description
Following touchdown on runway 17, which is 4,000 feet long and 75 feet wide, the pilot initiated a left turn to exit the runway. However, he changed his mind and swerved the aircraft back toward the centerline to continue the landing roll. During this maneuver, the right wing and right main landing gear began to lift off the ground.
Attempted Correction
The pilot applied aileron input in an attempt to lower the right wing and gear, but before full control could be regained, the left main landing gear collapsed. The left wing then struck the runway surface.
Subsequent Movement
After the left gear collapsed and the wing contacted the ground, the aircraft initially continued straight down the runway. It then made a slow turn to the right, eventually coming to a stop with the propeller positioned just beyond the right edge of the runway.
Contributing Conditions
The aircraft was traveling at an estimated ground speed of 15 to 20 miles per hour when the wing lifted. A crosswind of 15 to 20 knots was blowing from the right side of the runway at the time of the incident.