Incident Overview
A Piper PA-18 aircraft, performing a landing on a ridge top tundra, experienced a gust of wind from the left side. The pilot applied aileron correction and added full power to execute a go-around. However, the left wing made contact with the ground, followed shortly by the propeller and the nose of the airplane. The aircraft subsequently overturned onto its back.
Flight Details
The purpose of the flight was to transport a hunting guide and equipment to a new location. The pilot reported that while landing on what he described as 'ridge top tundra,' a gust of wind impacted the left side of the airplane. In response, the pilot initiated an aileron correction and advanced the throttle to full power for a go-around.
Sequence of Events
During the go-around attempt, the left wing dragged the ground. Shortly thereafter, the propeller and the nose struck the ground, causing the airplane to pitch over onto its back. The pilot provided this account of the event.