What happened
A private pilot, acting as the sole occupant, was performing touch-and-go landings when an accident occurred during the takeoff portion of the maneuver. After completing a landing and applying full power for takeoff, the pilot attempted to adjust the aircraft trim. During this process, the airplane swerved to the left and experienced a hop.
This motion resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear, which caused the propeller and the right wing to strike the runway surface. Following the impact, the aircraft swerved toward the left side of the runway before coming to a complete stop. The pilot was not injured.
The investigation
The inspection of the aircraft revealed significant structural damage. The right wing was bent upward approximately 40 degrees at a point outboard of the wing strut. Additionally, the propeller and the right main landing gear sustained damage. The section of the fuselage located between the landing gear attachment points also showed evidence of damage from the impact.