Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot stated that he encountered a crosswind from the left during a landing attempt and the airplane drifted right. The right wing impacted tree branches that resulted in a loss of directional control. The airplane then collided with an adjacent bush, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.