What happened
During a personal flight operating under 14 CFR Part 91, a pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. The flight involved managing a left crosswind during the landing sequence. Upon touchdown, the pilot inadvertently allowed the aircraft to veer toward the right side of the runway.
In an attempt to abort the landing, the pilot applied takeoff power. However, this application of power caused the rightward veer to worsen. The pilot then reduced power in an effort to stop the aircraft, but the airplane subsequently exited the right side of the runway and encountered a muddy berm. The impact with the berm resulted in the aircraft nosed over.
The investigation
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies present with the aircraft prior to the accident. The aircraft sustained structural damage to its empennage and wing lift struts. The pilot was not injured during the event.