Accident Details
During the landing roll on a runway, with all three landing gear on the ground, the pilot perceived that a strong gust of wind began to veer the airplane to the right. The pilot attempted to correct the veer but was unsuccessful, and directional control was lost. The airplane subsequently exited the right side of the runway.
Impact and Damage
After departing the runway, the airplane impacted a ditch. The impact collapsed the nose landing gear, and the right wing struck the terrain. The lower fuselage, empennage, and right wing sustained substantial damage.
Wind Conditions
The reported wind at the time of the accident was 190 degrees at 19 knots, gusting to 22 knots.
Aircraft Condition
The pilot reported no preaccident anomalies with the airplane.