Accident Details
A pilot reported that after a stabilized approach to land, a gust of wind during touchdown caused the left wing to rise to a "vertical" or "knife edge" position. The pilot immediately applied full power to execute a go-around. However, the airplane was banking and drifting to the right. Before it could climb, the airplane impacted terrain to the right of the runway and skidded down a ravine.
Damage
The left and right wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the accident, the weather observation at the airport included wind from 320° at 9 knots, gusting to 18 knots. The calculated crosswind component for the landing on runway 5 was 14 knots.
Pilot Report
The pilot's account indicates a stabilized approach before the gust occurred. The go-around was attempted but was not successful due to the banking and drifting motion.