Incident
Following its landing at Whale Cove Airport, the aircraft rolled along the runway for about 1,600 feet before it began to deviate leftward. It subsequently departed the paved surface, resulting in the loss of its landing gear. The vehicle came to a stop off the runway. Both pilots were able to exit the aircraft unharmed. The damage sustained rendered the aircraft beyond economical repair.
Probable Cause
The official investigation attributed the deviation from the runway centerline to the influence of strong crosswinds. These winds included gusts of up to 31 knots. The aircraft's design certification limited crosswind operations to 22 knots, indicating that the encountered conditions exceeded the aircraft's certified capabilities. Consequently, the probable cause is that the aircraft deviated from the runway centerline after landing due to strong crosswinds gusting up to 31 knots, with the certification limit being 22 knots.