Accident Summary
The pilot reported that during landing, on short final, he corrected the approach with a crab for a crosswind landing. The airplane touched down on the first third of the runway, described as "slightly fast" and left of the runway centerline. During the landing roll, the airplane gradually veered left and exited the runway. The pilot applied full power and initiated a go-around, but the airplane continued left and struck a power box.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right-wing lift strut and right horizontal stabilizer.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1 as requested.
Weather Information
The automated weather observation station located on an airport about 6 nautical miles away reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from variable direction at 4 knots. The pilot reported that the wind was from the north, about 10-15 knots. The airplane landed on runway 28.