On May 22, 1986, a Champion 7KCAB (registration N5229X) operated by D. Bauman & J. Gill was involved in an aviation accident near Crete, NE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A tailwheel aircraft attempted multiple landings in strong crosswind conditions, resulting in a ground impact after a series of go-arounds and a failed landing on a turf runway.
Event Sequence
The pilot of a tailwheel aircraft attempted a landing on a runway with a strong crosswind. After executing a go-around, the pilot initiated an approach to a turf runway that was better aligned with the wind. However, the pilot performed another go-around after determining that the grass was too high. Subsequently, the pilot attempted another landing under the strong crosswind conditions.
During the landing, the left wing rose, causing the right wing to strike the ground. As the aircraft pivoted to the right, the left landing gear folded backward, and the left wing impacted the ground.