What happened
The pilot reported that the aircraft experienced a hard landing to the right while attempting to land. Attributing the event to wind conditions, the pilot applied additional power in an effort to stabilize the airplane. Despite these efforts, control was lost, and the aircraft rolled to the left. Several witnesses observed the airplane becoming airborne for a brief moment before impacting the terrain located on the south side of the runway. The impact occurred with the aircraft in a nose-down attitude.
The investigation
A subsequent examination of the airplane's systems revealed no mechanical anomalies or pre-existing defects that could have contributed to the accident. The weather conditions at the time of the event were reported as variable winds at 3 knots.
Findings
The primary factors contributing to this incident were the pilot's loss of control during the landing phase and the influence of wind gusts. Substantial damage was sustained by the aircraft upon impact with the ground.