Event Details
A pilot conducted a night visual landing to runway 20, which was the only runway available for night landings at the location. The approach winds were reported as 290 degrees at 25 knots, gusting to 35 knots. After touchdown, the aircraft veered to the right and impacted a snow drift beside the runway.
Aircraft Examination
Examination of the aircraft revealed that both wing spars were bent.
Environmental Conditions
The crosswind during the landing was from 290 degrees at 25 knots gusting to 35 knots. The maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity for this airplane was 21 knots.