Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground-loop.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that while practicing landings in the tail-wheel equipped airplane, he completed one go-around and two landings without incident. On his next landing attempt, the airplane encountered a left crosswind during the landing flare. Despite his attempts to maintain directional control, the airplane ground looped and veered off the left side of the runway.
The right wing was substantially damaged.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR20CA085