Incident Overview
The pilot was performing an approach to land on runway 6. As the airplane flared for landing, a gust of wind struck from the right, lifting the nose of the aircraft. This action caused the left wing to contact the ground adjacent to the runway, followed by the main landing gear. The airplane subsequently came to rest in a snow-covered, grassy area adjacent to the runway.
Circumstances
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane during the flight. The wind at the accident airport, recorded around the time of the incident, was from 360 degrees at 9 knots. The pilot attributed the event to the unexpected gust of wind encountered during the flare.
Damage
The left wing of the airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of the ground contact. No other damage was reported. The pilot was uninjured.