Incident Summary
During a landing with a left-to-right crosswind, the pilot reported a normal touchdown followed by an unexpected right turn. Despite applying left aileron, left brake, and left rudder, the pilot noted no corrective effect. Full braking was initiated before the aircraft exited the runway. The airplane continued to slide rightward, eventually coming to a stop facing the opposite direction with the left main landing gear and left wing in a ditch.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that after a normal landing, the airplane began to turn to the right. He applied left aileron, activated the left brake, and added left rudder input, but none of these corrections seemed to have any effect. He then applied full braking action before departing the runway. The airplane continued turning and sliding to the right, and it stopped facing the other direction, with the left main landing gear and wing in a ditch. According to the pilot, the right main landing gear tire was flat. The aircraft sustained damage to the left wing, empennage, and left landing gear area.
Postcrash Examination
A postcrash examination of the airplane and runway was conducted by an FAA inspector. The inspection showed that damage to the wheel rim and marks on the runway were consistent with the tire being low or flat during the landing roll.