Cessna 195
Flight Crew Private
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 4; Flight Crew Total 470; Flight Crew Type 360
Human-Machine Interface
Ground Event / Encounter Ground Strike - Aircraft; Ground Excursion Runway; Inflight Event / Encounter Loss Of Aircraft Control
Aircraft Aircraft Damaged
Aircraft; Human Factors; Weather
AWOS was checked for airport conditions. Wind report was 250 degrees at 8 knots. The upwind pattern check of the windsock on the approach end of the runway indicated wind was almost straight down the runway. The wheel landing was good with a normal rollout. Once the tail was ready to transition to the three point attitude at midfield a 90 degree crosswind pitched the aircraft to the right. Applying full left rudder and hard braking the aircraft continued off the right side of the runway and down the sloped shoulder off the asphalt. The aircraft rotated approximately 120 degrees and stopped. There was no contact with any structures or other aircraft. The left wingtip hit the dirt and was damaged. There was also damage to the left wheel and gear strut. The aircraft was then taxied to the tie down area and secured. The aircraft will be evaluated for repair and not returned to flight until repaired. The midfield cross wind was unexpected and I was not able to control the aircraft during the transition to the three point attitude. If AWOS included a midfield cross wind warning this would have been important preventative information.
C195 pilot experiences a sudden crosswind gust during landing roll and departs the runway causing damage to the aircraft.