Tailwheel Aircraft Runway Excursion During Landing

Incident Overview During a landing, a tailwheel-equipped aircraft encountered a gust of wind, leading to a loss of directional control. The pilot reported that the left wing and elevator subsequently struck the runway surface. No mechanical malfunctions were reported prior to the incident. ## Damage Assessment The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the left wing and elevator as a result of the contact with the runway. The pilot indicated that the aircraft was functioning normally before the event, with no malfunctions noted prior to the accident. ## Contributing Factors The primary factor identified in the pilot's account was the gust of wind encountered during the landing phase, which directly caused the loss of directional control. No other mechanical or operational issues were cited by the pilot.