Accident Summary
An airline transport certificated pilot was landing on a gravel surface area oriented east/west, approximately 700 feet long and 30 feet wide. The pilot stated that he landed uphill toward the west. About 20 feet after touchdown, a gust of wind lifted the tail of the airplane. The nose of the airplane veered to the right, and the right wing collided with a tree.
Sequence of Events
The pilot reported that until the unexpected tailwind gust, the wind had been calm. The landing was conducted on the gravel strip, which the pilot described as oriented east/west. After touching down uphill to the west, the tail was lifted by a gust, causing the nose to veer right. This resulted in the right wing making contact with a tree adjacent to the landing area.
Damage
The airplane sustained damage to the right wing and the right wing lift strut. No other damage was reported, and the source does not specify any injuries or fatalities.