NTSB Factual Report

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during landing, as soon as the main landing gear touched down, the airplane veered to the left. He tried to correct with right rudder, but the airplane exited the runway to the left into the grass, and came to rest inverted.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 5 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 230° at 5 knots. The airplane landed on runway 36.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.