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(-23) Pleasure flight originated from Fayette Richard Arthur Field (M95), Fayette, AL. And was to terminate approx. 30 minutes later. Pilot stated that approach was to the north with a planned landing on runway 360. Pilot further stated that winds reported to him were 280 at six knots. He stated that a/c was approx. 1/3 the distance down the runway, gear down and flaps set for landing. He further stated that the a/c felt sluggish on departure and landing. Just prior to touchdown the pilot stated that a gust of wind blew the a/c to the right of runway. The a/c wheels contacted the right edge of the runway and grass. The pilot felt that he was still airborne and initiated a go-around, tire skid marks on the runway indicated that the a/c veered to the nw. The a/c continued to fly nw for approx. 1/2 mile, the pilot stated he was unable to gain altitude to clear power lines in the flight path and chopped engine power to prevent a collision. (.4)according to the pilot, at the point of flare during his la nding he experienced wind forces that displaced the airplane sideward toward the runway's right edge and counterclockwise, nose into the wind. He initiated a go- around, but did not achieve a climb, and collided with the airport's perimeter fence and a utility pole. The pilot reported the mishap was not a result of any mechanical malfunction.