Incident Narrative
The pilot under instruction was operating a tailwheel airplane equipped with 26-inch bush wheels. During the approach to the asphalt runway, the pilot observed indications of a head wind. Upon touchdown on the main wheels, the windsock shifted, indicating a direct left crosswind. Just before the tailwheel touched down, the left wing lifted. The pilot slowly added power to abort the landing. The airplane then veered to the left, the right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing struck the ground. The airplane exited the left side of the runway.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and the elevator.
Weather Conditions
The automated surface observing system at the airport reported that about the time of the incident, the wind was from 280° at 25 knots and gusting to 30 knots.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.