Accident Overview
A pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a 2,505-foot-long, 50-foot-wide asphalt runway. The pilot reported performing a "normal" landing at a speed of approximately 60 miles per hour (mph). However, the airplane subsequently departed the left side of the runway at a ground speed of 35 to 40 mph.
Impact and Damage
The airplane struck a hangar located approximately 200 feet from the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe.
Examination Findings
A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the airplane and found no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions. The inspector also noted that there were no skid marks or evidence of braking from the runway to the point of impact at the hangar.
Weather Conditions
Calm winds were reported at an airport located 8 nautical miles northeast of the accident airport.