Runway Departure During Landing in Crosswind Conditions (N8477F)

Incident Overview and Pilot Report An airplane departed the runway and collided with a berm while landing. The pilot reported that the initial approach was aborted in a go-around because proper runway alignment could not be maintained on final approach due to a crosswind. During the second approach, the pilot corrected for the crosswind, and the aircraft made a normal touchdown. During the landing roll, a gust of wind lifted the right wing. The pilot added power to correct the situation, but the airplane continued off the runway and struck the berm. The pilot stated that there were no pre-accident mechanical or flight control problems with the airplane.