Accident Summary
During landing on runway 26, shortly after touchdown, the Piper PA-32-260 began to "hop" to the right. The airplane subsequently departed the runway surface and continued onto the grass. The landing gear then collapsed, causing substantial damage to the aircraft.
Flight Details
The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to or during the incident. The aircraft was a Piper PA-32-260, a single-engine general aviation airplane.
Wind Conditions
At the time of the accident, the wind was recorded from 300 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 20 knots. The runway in use was 26, which is approximately aligned with the wind direction, with a crosswind component from the right.