Accident Sequence
The pilot and a passenger departed from a private airport in a tandem-seat, tailwheel-equipped airplane. The intended destination was a public airport located approximately 3 miles to the south. The pilot reported performing a "short field" landing to a full stop on runway 12. After stopping, he initiated a takeoff from that point. During the takeoff roll, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot applied corrective inputs, but the airplane subsequently exited the left side of the runway and ground looped.
Damage and Injuries
The accident resulted in substantial damage to both outboard wings. Neither the pilot nor the passenger sustained any injuries.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the accident, the wind was reported as from 360 degrees at 6 knots.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. He attributed the loss of control to a wind gust.