Incident Description
An accident occurred during a demonstration of an aborted takeoff. The sequence of events began when the aircraft's power was cut after it had accelerated to approximately 75 miles per hour.
Sequence of Events
Around the time power was reduced, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind and became airborne. A power recovery was initiated, but the aircraft touched down in a yawed attitude. Subsequently, the aircraft slid sideways until it contacted soft dirt beside the runway.
Damage
Upon contacting the soft dirt, the main landing gear collapsed. The nose landing gear, right wing, and propellers sustained damage.