Incident Overview
A pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the tailwheel-equipped airplane abruptly entered a "sharp skid" to the left. The airplane subsequently departed the left side of the runway, where it struck a large runway light box. The impact caused the left landing gear to collapse, and the airplane came to rest in a nose-down attitude.
Damage Assessment
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut. No other damage details were provided in the report.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. No further information regarding the cause of the skid was available from the pilot's account.
Investigation Context
As of the report, the investigation did not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or date. No information about occupants, injuries, or weather conditions was provided. The report focused solely on the pilot's description of the event and the resulting damage.