Accident Overview
During the landing flare of a touch-and-go landing on runway 26, the right wing tip of the airplane contacted the ground. The airplane subsequently veered off the runway and came to rest adjacent to the runway on level dirt terrain in a nose-down attitude.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that the accident occurred during the fourth touch-and-go landing. The pilot stated that while on approach, the airplane encountered a southerly wind gust, which the pilot attributed to the loss of control during the flare.
Mechanical and Weather Conditions
According to the pilot, no mechanical malfunction was experienced with the airplane during the flight. Minutes before and after the accident, the airport's automated weather station reported the wind as calm, with no directional variation noted.
Final Position
The airplane came to rest in a nose-down attitude on level dirt ground adjacent to the runway. The right wing tip showed evidence of ground contact consistent with the initial loss of control.