Accident Sequence
While landing on runway 34, the pilot of a Beech A36 encountered a wind gust that he estimated at approximately 40 knots. The airplane then bounced upon touching down, and the landing gear subsequently collapsed. This event caused substantial damage to the right wing of the aircraft.
Runway Information
The landing was conducted on a 3,313-foot-long and 75-foot-wide asphalt runway designated runway 34. The runway dimensions and surface type are as reported.
Wind Conditions
Eight minutes after the accident, the wind at the airport was recorded as coming from 300 degrees at 11 knots with gusts up to 24 knots. The pilot's in-flight encounter with a gust of about 40 knots occurred during the landing.