Incident Overview
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, after a bounced landing, he maintained directional control and performed a three-point landing back onto the runway. Shortly after touchdown, the airplane gradually veered left. The pilot overcorrected, causing the airplane to veer right. He then applied left rudder and was able to maintain the runway centerline. However, as the airplane slowed, it again veered left. The pilot corrected with right rudder and right brake, but the airplane continued left, exited the runway to the left, and the left landing gear collapsed. The airplane subsequently impacted terrain.
Damage and Examination
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot was uncertain whether a mechanical anomaly with the tailwheel or brakes had occurred. A post-accident examination conducted by the pilot's mechanic revealed no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Conclusion
The incident involved a loss of directional control following a bounced landing, leading to a runway excursion and structural damage. No mechanical issues were found that could explain the loss of control.