Accident Summary
A tailwheel-equipped airplane experienced a takeoff accident on a turf runway under gusty left crosswind conditions. According to the pilot, as the airplane accelerated, a gust of wind caused it to become briefly airborne. The airplane then settled back to the runway with a left wing down attitude.
Sequence of Events
During the landing back to the runway, the left main landing gear contacted brush located on the left side of the runway. The airplane subsequently ground looped to the left, during which the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer struck the runway surface. The impact caused substantial damage to the right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, and empennage.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane. No further information regarding the airplane's registration, engine type, or pilot experience was provided in the source.