Incident Details
A pilot selected an unpublished grass runway at an airport for landing, citing the crosswind component as the reason for this decision. During the approach, the aircraft was flown low and slow, and the pilot reported insufficient power to clear a culvert located prior to the intended touchdown zone. The right landing gear subsequently impacted the culvert, causing the airplane to veer left and depart the runway. The airplane continued leftward and came to rest after impacting a ditch alongside the grass runway.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have prevented normal operation. The landing approach and impact were attributed solely to the pilot's actions under the existing crosswind conditions.
Damage
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the right side of the fuselage. No other damage details were provided.
No further information regarding the aircraft, occupants, or other factors was available in the source.