What happened
The pilot reported executing a standard traffic pattern, entering downwind, base, and final legs for a normal approach to runway 17. During the flare phase of landing, a sudden wind gust displaced the aircraft to the left. In an attempt to counteract this drift, the pilot added power, which inadvertently caused the airplane to climb rather than settle onto the pavement.
The aircraft subsequently touched down and bounced between 18 and 20 feet in the air. After the second touchdown, the pilot managed to land the airplane approximately two-thirds of the way down the runway length. Brakes were applied immediately; however, the aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance and collided with a fence at the end of the paved surface.
The investigation
Post-incident review indicated no mechanical discrepancies with the airplane or its systems prior to the event. The pilot confirmed that the aircraft was operating normally up until the wind gust affected the flare.