Accident Overview
A pilot reported that during takeoff in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, he turned the yoke to the right to compensate for a perceived quartering headwind. As the tail lifted, the right wing dipped. The pilot attempted to correct by trying to lift off, but the right wheel remained in contact with the ground. The airplane subsequently ground looped, exited the runway to the left, and nosed over.
Pilot's Account
The pilot stated that while taking off, he misread the windsock and applied the wrong wind correction. He noted that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer.
Weather Conditions
According to the airport's automated weather observation station, around the time of the accident, the wind was from 010° at 9 knots. The airplane was departing from runway 13.