Flight and Approach
The pilot reported that the flight originated from St. Augustine, Florida, with a destination of Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After passing Pahokee, the pilot was radar vectored for the instrument landing system (ILS) approach to runway 8. The automated terminal information service (ATIS) changed from Tango to Uniform at Pahokee. The current ATIS indicated winds from 150 degrees at 9 knots, gusting to 20 knots, visibility 6 statute miles, rain, and a broken ceiling at 1,200 feet, altimeter 30.03 inches of mercury. The pilot calculated a crosswind component within the aircraft's limits and his training.
The pilot intercepted the ILS at 2,000 feet from a heading of 120 degrees. The airport lights became visible at 1,200 feet near the PRAIZ fix. The pilot followed the glide path, noting dark skies south of the airport and passing through light to moderate rain.
Landing and Unexpected Lift
On final approach, the pilot maintained an airspeed of 80+ knots with 20 degrees of flaps. He did not deploy full flaps to maintain a slightly higher speed. The runway length was 6,000 feet. Prior to touchdown, the pilot applied a crosswind correction by turning the ailerons into the wind and using opposite rudder. When the right main wheel contacted the runway, the aircraft was suddenly lifted back into the air.
The pilot found the aircraft above the runway, heading east-southeast towards the Alpha taxiway and losing altitude. Concerned about a possible collision with aircraft on the taxiway or landing in the grass, the pilot applied power and flew the aircraft off the runway, using significant left rudder while maintaining level wings. He attempted to keep the nose high.
Go-Around and Landing
While flying back toward the runway, the aircraft impacted several runway markers with its rear. After re-establishing over the runway, the pilot landed on runway 8 at approximately 1:30 PM Eastern Standard Time. He taxied to the Alpha/Bravo intersection and contacted ground control.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.
Weather Information
The recorded weather at KFXE at the time of the accident included winds from 130 degrees at 9 knots, visibility 5 statute miles, thunderstorms and rain, scattered clouds at 2,500 feet, broken ceiling at 5,000 feet, temperature 23 degrees Celsius, and dewpoint 21 degrees Celsius.