Incident Overview
An aircraft sustained substantial damage during a landing event. According to the pilot, upon touchdown the airplane unexpectedly veered to the left, and rudder input was ineffective in correcting the deviation. The pilot reported that the aircraft was heading toward the side of the runway. In an attempt to prevent a complete departure from the paved surface, the pilot applied the right brake.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that the left main wheel left the runway surface, while the right main wheel remained on the pavement. The airplane eventually came to rest near the runway centerline. The pilot noted that two prior landings in the same flight had been performed without any discrepancies.
Post-Accident Examination
Subsequent examination of the aircraft revealed damage to the rear fuselage in the area where the tailwheel is mounted. No other details regarding the extent of damage or other components were provided in the source.