Airplane Strikes Tree During Landing Roll on Dirt Airstrip

Accident Summary

A pilot reported an accident during the landing roll on a dirt airstrip. The airplane was approaching a section of the runway described as having a slight angle and incline relative to the first part. As the pilot began decelerating, the right wingtip contacted a tree situated adjacent to the runway. The airplane immediately yawed 90 degrees to the right, exited the runway surface, and traveled down a small embankment before impacting a group of small trees.

Damage

The impact with the trees caused structural damage to both wings and the engine firewall. No other damage was reported.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident sequence. The pilot's description indicates that the wingtip strike occurred while the airplane was still on the runway, leading to the loss of directional control and the subsequent excursion.