Runway excursion Accident Aerotrek A220 N216V, Saturday 21 July 2012

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Date:	Saturday 21 July 2012
Time:	15:00 LT
Type:	Aerotrek A220
Owner/operator:	Michael L Hersey
Registration:	N216V
MSN:	35212
Total airframe hrs:	44 hours
Engine model:	Rotax 912 ULS 2
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Bremerton-Polacca Airport, WA (PWT/KPWT) - United States of America
Phase:	Landing
Nature:	Private
Departure airport:	Friday Harbor Airport, WA (FRD/KFHR)
Destination airport:	Bremerton-Polacca Airport, WA (PWT/KPWT)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
The pilot reported that after touchdown in the tailwheel-equipped airplane a gust of wind lifted the airplane's right wing, turning it to the left. The pilot added full power to attempt a go-around; however, the airplane continued to the left and became airborne about 90 degrees from the runway heading. The airplane touched back down on the grass and collided with a ditch, which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in gusting wind conditions.

Accident investigation: