Flight Details
The solo private certificated pilot was conducting a personal cross-country flight under 14 CFR Part 91. The destination airport had a gusting crosswind from the north.
Landing Attempts
According to an FAA inspector, the pilot reported that after two failed attempts to land on runway 27, he decided to try runway 9. The inspector noted that the pilot landed long and fast. After touchdown, the airplane ran off the right side of the runway.
Accident Sequence
The pilot reported to the NTSB that during the landing, a gust of wind picked up the left wing, and the right landing gear lifted off the runway. He was able to get the airplane back on the runway, but the next gust blew the airplane off the runway. Further down the runway, the wing and wheel lifted again. As the airplane entered the overrun area, the right wheel scraped a concrete abutment. The pilot lost control, and the airplane struck both wings on the ground and hit a tree with the right wing.
Post-Accident Information
The pilot reported that the damage rendered both wings irreparable. No preaccident mechanical anomalies were reported. The NTSB did not examine the airplane.