Sequence of Events
The pilot, who held a private pilot certificate with 84 hours of total flight time, was conducting a landing. During the landing flare, approximately 3 to 4 feet above the runway surface, a sudden burst of wind struck the aircraft from the left side. This gust raised the left wing and pushed the aircraft to the right of the runway centerline. The pilot attempted to correct the rising left wing and initiated an aborted landing. However, during these efforts, the right wing impacted the ground.
Runway and Weather Conditions
The accident occurred on Runway 17, which measures 4,450 feet in length and 75 feet in width. At the time of the incident, the nearest weather observation facility, located 5 miles from the accident site, reported winds from 130 degrees at 15 knots, with gusts up to 23 knots.
Additional Information
No other details regarding the aircraft, occupants, or damage were provided in the source.