Accident Overview
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane was practicing three-point touch-and-go landings. The first three landings were uneventful. During the landing roll of the fourth landing, the airplane began to veer to the left. The pilot applied full right rudder, but the airplane continued left and exited the runway onto a dirt surface.
Attempt to Regain the Runway
As the pilot added full power to avoid a taxiway sign and reenter the runway surface, the airplane briefly became airborne. It then pitched down and pivoted to the right. Subsequently, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the left wing struck the ground, resulting in substantial damage. The airplane skidded nose down until coming to a rest.
Weather and Mechanical Report
At the time of the accident, the wind was reported from 110 degrees at 7 knots. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal flight.