What happened
During a positioning flight destined for Hartford-Brainard Airport, the aircraft experienced significant difficulties upon arrival. As the plane approached the runway, the pilot encountered intense crosswind conditions. Immediately following the touchdown, the aircraft became uncontrollable. This loss of control resulted in the separation of the undercarriage from the airframe. The aircraft eventually came to a stop on the shoulder of the runway.
There were no fatalities or injuries reported among the crew, as the pilot remained unharmed during the event. However, the impact and subsequent excursion caused extensive damage to the aircraft type/model, which was later determined to be a total loss.
Findings
Investigations into the accident identified that the primary factor was the presence of a strong right crosswind, measured at 25 knots with gusts reaching 35 knots (80°). The official conclusion noted that the pilot made an error in judgment by attempting to land despite these unfavorable wind conditions.