Accident Overview
According to the pilot of an Avitat A-1B, the accident occurred during departure from runway 23. The pilot stated that a gust of wind caused a ground loop-type maneuver. In an attempt to correct the direction, he applied additional engine power, but the wind overpowered his control inputs, resulting in the airplane rolling off the runway into the woods.
Damage Description
The pilot reported that the landing gear was bent due to inadvertent side loading, which caused the wing and propeller to strike the ground. As the airplane proceeded tail-first into the trees, the tail section and fuselage sustained bending damage.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident. The aircraft is an Avitat A-1B. No other details about the pilot or the specific aircraft registration were provided in the source.
Weather Conditions
The reported wind at the airport around the time of the accident was from 290 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 24 knots.