Event Summary
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that while landing on a private grass airstrip, he observed corn approximately 4 feet high surrounding the strip. During the landing, the aileron spades "nicked a few blades of corn," and the pilot noted that the corn was actually 8 to 10 feet tall.
Sequence of Events
After landing, the pilot back taxied and decided to take off. During the takeoff roll, the right wing struck a row of corn. The impact pulled the airplane into the corn, causing the left main landing gear to collapse. The airplane subsequently ground looped to the left.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and empennage.
Mechanical Condition
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.