What happened
The pilot of a PA-18 was maneuvering at an altitude of approximately 200 feet above the ground near a dirt and gravel road. The pilot had intended to use this road as a landing site.
While performing maneuvers, the aircraft turned into a direct tailwind measuring between 15 and 20 knots. This tailwind increased the aircraft's ground speed, which created a visual illusion for the pilot that the airspeed had increased. Following this turn, the pilot initiated a climbing turn. During this maneuver, the airspeed decreased until the aircraft reached a stall condition. The pilot's attempts to recover from the stall were unsuccessful, and the aircraft entered a spin that resulted in an impact with the terrain.