Accident Details
An accident occurred during the landing roll of a tailwheel-equipped airplane following an aerial application flight. The aircraft was landing in rain and a crosswind, and the pilot reported that the airplane hit a "bump" during the landing roll, causing it to become airborne again. At that point, the airplane was slow, drifted left, and subsequently touched down hard. The airplane then exited the runway and ground looped, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and left wing.
Pilot's Account
The pilot stated that after hitting the bump and becoming airborne, the airplane was slow and drifted left before touching down hard. He added that he should have possibly landed farther down the runway to avoid the bumps that sent him back into the air. The pilot also reported that there were no preexisting mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have prevented normal operation.
Weather Information
An automated weather observation system located approximately 19 nautical miles from the accident site reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 260° at 12 knots. The pilot landed on runway 18.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and left wing.
Probable Cause
The source does not provide a stated probable cause.