Incident Overview
A pilot was performing a stop-and-go landing on runway 08 in a Piper PA-18-135 when the aircraft encountered a whirlwind. The sudden meteorological phenomenon caused the aircraft to veer off the runway. During the excursion, the left wingtip impacted the ground. The aircraft continued away from the runway and eventually came to rest nose-down in a ditch.
Environmental Conditions
Wind data recorded at the accident airport before and after the event indicated that wind speeds ranged from zero to seven knots, with directions consistently from the northeast quadrant. No wind gusts were reported during the morning and afternoon hours.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Piper PA-18-135, a single-engine light utility aircraft commonly used for training and bush flying. No further details regarding the aircraft's registration or damage are provided in the source.
Outcome
The aircraft came to rest in a ditch with its nose pointing downward. The source does not specify any injuries to the pilot or other parties, nor does it mention the extent of damage beyond the left wingtip ground impact.