Accident Overview
A pilot was practicing takeoff and landing procedures in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. During the final landing, the airplane encountered a gust of wind, causing it to veer to the right. The pilot attempted to correct the veer, but the efforts were unsuccessful. The airplane subsequently departed the runway surface and entered a ditch, sustaining substantial damage.
Aircraft Damage
The impact with the ditch resulted in substantial damage to the engine firewall and the fuselage. The exact nature of other damage was not specified.
Pilot Statement
According to the pilot, there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane. The pilot attributed the event to a gust of wind encountered during the landing roll. The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings at the time of the accident.
Probable Cause
The official investigation source did not provide a probable cause statement. The reported circumstances include a gust of wind and the pilot's inability to correct the veer, but no causal factors were explicitly assigned.