Incident Details
The private pilot was practicing crosswind landings on a grass runway in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. On the second landing approach, the airplane crossed over the runway threshold and encountered a gust of wind, causing it to roll to the right. The pilot applied full engine power in an attempt to execute a go-around, but the airplane continued its right roll. The right wing subsequently struck the ground, and the airplane cartwheeled into an adjacent wooded area.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the forward fuselage.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.