Accident Sequence
A commercial pilot was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane on runway 25. During the landing rollout, the airplane encountered a gust of wind and veered to the left. The pilot attempted to regain the runway centerline, but the airplane continued to the left and entered rough terrain adjacent to the runway. According to the pilot, the winds at the time of the accident were from 190 degrees at 3 to 5 knots, gusting to 10 to 15 knots.
Damage
After contacting the rough terrain, the airplane's right main landing gear collapsed. The collapse resulted in substantial damage to the right wing spar and aileron. The wing spar, a primary structural component, was compromised, and the aileron, a flight control surface, was also affected. The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the event.