Accident Details
A commercial pilot was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane at an off-airport site during a Title 14, CFR Part 91 other work use flight. The pilot reported that while on a southeasterly approach to the site, he encountered strong gusty winds from 090 degrees at 25 miles per hour, with gusts to 40 miles per hour, and elected to go-around.
During the attempted go-around, a strong gust of wind rolled the airplane abruptly to the left, and the left wing struck the ground. The airplane then cartwheeled and came to rest near the approach end of the site.
Damage
The airplane sustained structural damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.