Incident Overview
A pilot on a cross-country visual flight rules (VFR) flight to Florida encountered adverse weather conditions and decided to divert to Savannah, Georgia. Upon arrival, the pilot was cleared to land on runway 36, with a left crosswind reported.
Landing and Loss of Control
During the landing attempt, the airplane bounced on touchdown, causing the pilot to lose directional control. The aircraft then touched down again, veered off the right side of the runway, and subsequently collapsed the left main landing gear. The left wing sustained structural damage as a result of the runway excursion.
Pilot Statement and Weather Conditions
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to or during the incident. The surface winds at the airport were recorded as 220 degrees at 5 knots, with no gusts present. The pilot did not specify any further contributing factors.