Incident Overview
During the takeoff roll, the pilot of a tailwheel-equipped aircraft lost directional control. The aircraft swerved to the left and entered a soybean field. During the occurrence, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, propeller, and engine cowling sustained damage.
Weather Conditions
At approximately 30 miles southeast of Minneapolis, Minnesota, the recorded wind at 1950 CDT was from 240 degrees at 7 knots. However, the pilot reported that the wind was calm at Monticello Airport, the departure location.
Damage Assessment
The aircraft sustained damage to the right main gear, right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, propeller, and engine cowling. No further details on the extent of damage or other components were provided.