Accident Overview
A private pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, was conducting touch-and-go landing practice. After one landing, the pilot applied full power for takeoff and attempted to adjust the trim. The airplane then swerved to the left and hopped. The right main landing gear collapsed, causing the propeller and right wing to strike the runway. The aircraft continued to swerve to the left side of the runway before coming to a stop.
Damage Assessment
The accident resulted in substantial damage. The right wing outboard of the wing strut was bent upward approximately 40 degrees. The right main landing gear was collapsed. The fuselage between the landing gear attachment points was damaged, and the propeller also sustained damage.
Pilot Information
The pilot held a private pilot certificate and was the only occupant. At the time of the accident, the pilot had accumulated 54 hours of total flight time, including 27 hours as pilot-in-command. The pilot had 9 hours of experience in the make and model of the aircraft involved, and 4 hours within the preceding 30 and 90 days.