Accident Summary
A tailwheel-equipped airplane experienced a runway excursion during the landing roll on a 4,200-foot long, 60-foot wide asphalt runway. The pilot subsequently attempted a go-around, during which the aircraft struck two sand dunes before coming to rest upright.
Sequence of Events
During the landing roll, the airplane drifted off the right side of the runway. The pilot, who had accumulated 1,100 hours of flight time, initiated a go-around. As the airplane climbed, the main landing gear struck the top of a sand dune. The pilot then attempted to avoid a hill directly ahead and turned the airplane to the left. Shortly after, the main landing gear and tailwheel struck a second sand dune. The airplane landed hard and came to rest upright.
Pilot Information
The pilot had a total flight experience of 1,100 hours.
Environmental Conditions
At the time of the accident, the wind was reported as coming from approximately 340 degrees at 5 knots.
Additional Details
The accident occurred on a 4,200-foot long, 60-foot wide asphalt runway. The terrain surrounding the runway included sand dunes and a hill, which the pilot attempted to avoid during the go-around.