Incident Details
The pilot was performing a crosswind landing on Runway 34, a grass runway 80 feet wide. During the landing flare, the airplane bounced on the runway and continued to bounce several more times. The pilot raised the flaps and added full power in an attempt to execute a go-around. However, the go-around was unsuccessful, and the airplane drifted left off the runway.
Pilot Actions
Realizing that he would not clear buildings near the runway, the pilot aborted the take-off and pushed forward on the yoke. The airplane struck the ground, collapsing the nose landing gear and buckling the left wing.
Weather Conditions
The pilot reported that the winds were from 240 degrees and variable at 10 knots with gusts at the time of the incident.
Operator Recommendation
The operator stated that more training and experience in crosswind landings would have prevented this accident.