What happened
Upon entering the traffic pattern, the pilot decided to land on the active runway rather than utilizing a runway better aligned with the prevailing wind, citing heavy traffic density in the pattern. The pilot executed a wheel landing using full flaps.
As the aircraft touched down, it encountered a crosswind from the right, which caused the airplane to yaw toward the right. In an attempt to execute a go-around, the pilot applied full power and full left rudder. However, the aircraft veered off the left side of the runway. The pilot subsequently aborted the takeoff attempt. The airplane came to rest on the grass adjacent to the runway, sustaining substantial damage. The pilot was not injured.
Findings
The pilot noted that directional control could have been better maintained in the crosswind conditions had the landing had been performed by touching down with the right main gear and tailwheel first.