Incident Overview
During a landing on runway 36, the airplane began settling onto the runway when a gust of wind elevated it approximately 20 feet. In response, the pilot added power. The right wing then lifted "radically," causing the left wing to impact the runway. The airplane subsequently veered left and came to rest against an embankment on the left side of the runway.
Pilot Report
The pilot estimated the winds to be from the east at 10 knots, gusting to 15 knots. He also reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the event. The pilot did not specify any other conditions or contributing factors.
Aftermath
The airplane sustained damage from the wing strike and the impact with the embankment. The extent of damage is not detailed in the report. No injuries were explicitly mentioned in the source material, and the status of the occupants is not provided.
Investigation Findings
No probable cause was identified in the source, as the pilot noted no mechanical issues and the event was attributed to a wind gust during landing. The investigation focused on the sequence of events as described by the pilot.