What happened
The pilot was conducting proficiency training focused on takeoffs and landings in a 10-knot crosswind condition. Utilizing runway 14, the pilot reported that the wind was blowing from 220 degrees at 10 knots. Prior to the incident, five successful landings were completed without issue.
On the final approach of the session, the aircraft bounced upon touchdown and settled into a three-point attitude. During this phase, the upwind wing began to rise unexpectedly. The pilot attempted to correct the situation by applying full aileron input; however, these efforts were insufficient to prevent the airplane from turning into the wind.
The uncontrolled turn resulted in the left wing tip striking the ground. The impact caused significant structural damage, specifically wrinkling the wing surface and bending the left main landing gear strut.
The investigation
Post-acc examination of the aircraft revealed physical evidence consistent with the pilot's account. The left wing exhibited wrinkling at the tip area, and the left main landing gear strut was found to be bent. These damages align with the reported sequence of events involving a bounce followed by an uncontrolled ground turn during a crosswind landing attempt.