What happened
During a takeoff attempt from Mauriceville, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure when the tailwheel detached from the airframe. This structural failure led to an immediate loss of directional control while the plane was still on the ground. The subsequent uncontrolled movement resulted in a crash at the airfield.
The incident resulted in one injury to the pilot. The aircraft, which sustained significant damage during the impact, was declared a total loss.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor was the failure of the tailwheel assembly during the takeoff phase, which prevented the crew from maintaining the necessary flight path.