Incident Overview
During final approach, the pilot had the airplane aligned with the runway's extended centerline. The approach progressed without incident until the airplane encountered a dust devil. According to the pilot, the dust devil caused the airplane to abruptly turn 90 degrees to the left.
Pilot Actions
The pilot attempted to steer the airplane back toward the runway, but these efforts were unsuccessful. The airplane subsequently descended and impacted the ground before reaching the runway.
Postaccident Findings
A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have interfered with normal operation. No other factors were identified as contributing to the event.
Summary
The event involved a loss of control following an encounter with a dust devil on final approach, leading to an off-runway impact with terrain. The airplane sustained substantial structural damage.