Overview
A tailwheel-equipped aircraft sustained damage to its right wing after veering off the runway during a landing at Downtown Fort Collins Airpark. The incident occurred while the aircraft was being flown by its new owner, with the previous owner present as a safety pilot.
Flight History
The pilots began the flight by departing from Downtown Fort Collins Airpark with the intention of practicing landings. They conducted several landing practice maneuvers. Subsequently, they landed at Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport to refuel the aircraft.
Accident Scenario
Following refueling, the pilots departed Fort Collins-Loveland to return to Downtown Fort Collins Airpark for what was planned as the final landing of the practice session. The weather conditions at the time of landing were described as calm wind.
Sequence of Events
During the landing roll, the tailwheel-equipped aircraft unexpectedly veered to the left. The aircraft departed the runway surface. As it turned left, the right wingtip contacted the ground.
Damage Assessment
The contact between the right wing and the ground resulted in damage to the wing structure. No further details on the extent of the damage or any other damage to the aircraft were provided.