What happened
During the takeoff ground roll, the aircraft encountered a dust devil. Approximately 600 feet into the roll, the airplane veered to the left. Despite the pilot providing counteractive control inputs, the aircraft continued to veer in that direction. In an attempt to manage the situation, the pilot reduced power. During the excursion, the right main landing gear sheared off, and the airplane eventually came to rest on its right wing and horizontal stabilizer.
The investigation
Witnesses at the scene informed the pilot that they observed a dust devil approaching the aircraft during the takeoff roll. Prior to the event, the pilot reported experiencing no anomalies regarding the engine or the airframe.