Accident Details
A tailwheel-equipped airplane experienced a loss of directional control during the landing roll at an airport, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the right wing.
According to the pilot, while rolling out after landing, a gust of wind from the left caused the left wing to rise. The airplane then veered to the right. The pilot applied full aileron, rudder, and brake in an attempt to regain control, but the airplane continued to deviate. The pilot reported hearing a loud noise before the airplane veered sharply and came to rest on an adjacent taxiway.
Damage
The right wing of the airplane sustained substantial damage. No other damage was reported.
Mechanical Assessment
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Weather Information
The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 23 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 330 degrees at 10 knots. The airplane had landed on runway 32.
Conclusion
The accident sequence involved a wind gust during the landing roll that upset the airplane's stability, leading to a loss of control despite the pilot's corrective inputs.