Incident Overview
During a pleasure flight, a pilot decided to land on a relative's asphalt driveway. According to the pilot's report, a gust of wind caught a wing during the landing, forcing the airplane onto the driveway. The airplane subsequently impacted a fence during the landing roll.
Damage Assessment
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the rudder, and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Weather Conditions
An automated weather observation system located about 13 nautical miles southeast of the accident site reported that, around the time of the accident, the wind was from 130° at 7 knots. The pilot landed uphill to the north. However, the pilot reported that the wind at the accident site was light and variable.