Aircraft and Flight Details
The accident occurred during the landing phase of a local personal flight operated under 14 CFR Part 91. The aircraft involved was a tailwheel-converted airplane. The pilot, who held a commercial certificate, was the sole occupant.
Accident Description
According to the pilot, the airplane landed hard in gusty wind conditions. The impact caused the aircraft to bounce. Following the bounce, the airplane veered off the side of the runway. While off the runway, the right wing and elevator struck the ground, resulting in structural damage to those components.
Pilot's Account
The pilot noted that there were no known mechanical malfunctions with the airplane before the accident. He further stated that he recognized he should have aborted the landing as soon as the airplane began to deviate from the runway.
The source did not specify the aircraft type, registration, location, or date of the accident. No information regarding injuries or other details was provided.