What happened
The accident occurred during the final phase of flight as the pilot attempted to land a tailwheel-equipped aircraft on a gravel river bar. Upon touchdown, the pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane throughout the landing roll. As the aircraft drifted off the intended path, it impacted a log situated adjacent to the landing area. The collision resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage structure.
The investigation
Following the accident, investigators conducted a post-accident inspection of the airframe and systems. The examination revealed no mechanical anomalies or pre-existing defects that would have contributed to the loss of control or the subsequent impact.