What happened
During the landing phase of flight, the pilot was performing a landing in variable wind conditions. The initial touchdown and subsequent landing roll were uneventful. However, as the aircraft decelerated, it encountered a crosswind that the pilot could not adequately compensate for.
Immediately following this encounter with the crosswind, the aircraft veered sharply toward the side of the runway. During this excursion, one of the wings made contact with the ground. The incident resulted in substantial damage to the wing structure.
The investigation
An examination of the aircraft's systems was conducted following the event. According to the pilot, there were no malfunctions identified within the flight control or rudder systems prior to the excursion.