Accident Sequence
According to the pilot's written statement, he was approaching the airstrip from the east, intending to land on runway 25. During the approach, he observed the wind sock and noted that the wind was from the north at about 5 miles per hour, though variable. As the pilot initiated the flare, the airplane experienced a sharp shift to the left, moving sideways off the runway. The pilot attempted to correct for the crosswind but the airplane continued moving southward, toward a fence located approximately 25 feet away. The left horizontal stabilizer contacted a fence post at about the same time the wheels touched the ground.
Actions After Initial Contact
At that moment, the pilot noticed a vehicle on the road that runs parallel to the runway and in close proximity to the airplane. To avoid striking the car, he applied full engine power. The airplane then traveled up an incline, regained the runway surface, and continued toward a line of trees on the north side of the airstrip. It collided with several small trees, eventually entering a culvert where it tipped over onto its nose. The aircraft came to rest in approximately three feet of water.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane during the accident sequence. The airplane's behavior was attributed to the variable crosswind conditions encountered on final approach.