Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were: the pilot's failure to initiate a go around in a more timely manner, and gusty crosswinds.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
An airport advisory indicated the winds were from 230 degrees at 20 knots and gusting. The pilot made his landing approach to runway 29, using a slip technique. Upon touchdown the airplane bounced and the pilot attempted to recover. The pilot was unable to maintain runway alignment and the airplane drifted off to the right side of the runway. The pilot attempted to go around but was not successful. While flying in ground effect, the airplane struck a runway light, went down a hill and through a barbed wire fence, and came to rest on a service road.
Source record
Factual narrative
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