What happened
During the landing flare phase, the pilot of a multi-engine turboprop encountered a sudden crosswind gust. This wind movement caused the aircraft to drift to the right of the runway centerline. In an attempt to abort the landing, the pilot increased engine power. However, the aircraft made contact with the grass area located to the right of the runway.
As the aircraft continued its movement across the grass, the increased power caused the plane to accelerate toward nearby hangars and trees. The pilot attempted to mitigate the excursion by reducing power to idle, but the aircraft's momentum continued. During this process, the right wing struck a tree, which led to the collapse of both the nose wheel and the right main landing gear. The impact resulted in a post-crash fire and significant damage to the right wing.
Findings
There were no reported mechanical issues or failures on the aircraft prior to the event that would have prevented standard operation. While local weather records at the airport were unavailable, an automated station located approximately 14 nautical miles away recorded variable winds of 5 knots near the time of the incident. The crosswind gust is identified as the primary factor that pushed the aircraft off the centerline.