Accident Details
A private pilot was landing a tail-wheel equipped airplane on runway 20 in crosswind conditions. According to the pilot's report, during the landing rollout, a sudden gust from the west lifted the right wing and landing gear. As the pilot attempted to correct the situation, the airplane's left main landing gear strut collapsed and the left wing struck the runway surface.
Damage Assessment
The accident resulted in structural damage to the left wing and fuselage of the airplane. No mechanical malfunctions were reported by the pilot or found during inspection.
Weather Conditions
The wind at the time of the accident was reported as coming from 110 degrees at 10 knots, indicating a crosswind component for runway 20.