Incident Overview
A Piper PA-18 aircraft was involved in an accident during the landing phase. The pilot encountered a hard landing, which led to a loss of directional control.
Sequence of Events
After the hard landing, the pilot attempted to regain control by applying power and increasing left rudder input. When the situation did not improve, the pilot increased power further and initiated a go-around. Despite these efforts, directional control was not regained, and the aircraft veered to the right and departed the runway.
Damage
The aircraft exited the runway and struck a boulder. The impact resulted in damage to a landing gear strut, the propeller, and the wings.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Piper PA-18. No further identification details were provided in the report.