Accident Overview
The accident involved a tailwheel-equipped airplane landing on runway 32. During the rollout, a gust of wind caused the airplane to veer off the centerline. The pilot attempted to correct with aileron and rudder inputs, but the right wing tip contacted the pavement. Subsequently, the right landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and right lower fuselage.
Weather Conditions
Winds recorded near the time of the accident were from 310 degrees at 9 knots, with gusts to 16 knots.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The pilot stated, "it was purely the crosswind that got away from me."
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right lower fuselage.