Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after landing in gusty wind conditions.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot reported that after landing off-airport, a wind gust “picked up” the airplane and “dropped” it to the ground. He noted that the wind at the time of the accident was variable, about 35 kts with gusts to 40 kts. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane before the accident. The airplane sustained damage to the right-wing spars and several wing ribs.