Accident Summary
A pilot operating a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing, he flared high and the airplane bounced. After touching down again, a gust of wind blew the airplane off the runway. The pilot attempted to recover by adding full power to go around, but the airplane exited the runway to the left and came to rest inverted.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the empennage.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Weather
A review of current weather at the accident airport around the time of the accident reported wind from 150 degrees at 9 knots. The airplane landed on runway 31.