Tailwheel Airplane Loses Directional Control During Takeoff Roll

Incident Overview During the initial phase of a takeoff roll, a pilot operating a tailwheel-equipped airplane lost directional control. The incident occurred in variable and gusting wind conditions. ## Damage and Conditions As the pilot attempted to regain control of the aircraft, one of the wings struck the runway surface. This impact resulted in bending damage to the main spar of the wing. At the time of the attempted takeoff, the winds were recorded as variable at 15 to 25 knots. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location of the event. ## Probable Cause The source does not explicitly state a probable cause, but the loss of directional control in variable and gusting winds during the initial takeoff roll is the primary factor described.