Accident Details
According to the pilot, as the airplane neared touchdown on runway 32, a strong gust of wind pushed it off the runway. The pilot added power, but the engine did not respond. The airplane then landed hard, tearing off the right main landing gear, followed by the nose-wheel landing gear.
Damage
Post-accident examination revealed that the fuselage was buckled aft of the main landing gear attachment points. Both tips of the two-bladed propeller were curled aft, consistent with engine power at the time of impact.
Witness Account
A witness who was opening a hangar reported hearing "the sound of metal contacting the ground" and turned to see the accident airplane dragging its wing. The witness observed the main landing gear separate from the airplane and the baggage door "pop" open. He added that he did not hear the engine increase power for a go-around.
Weather Information
The automated weather reporting station, located about 21 miles southeast of the accident site, reported winds at 220 degrees at 8 knots at 1051.