Accident Details
A tailwheel aircraft experienced a ground loop during landing, resulting in damage to the landing gear. The right main landing gear separated from the aircraft during the event.
Pilot Experience
The pilot had accumulated 80 total hours in tailwheel aircraft, but only 1.6 hours in the accident make and model.
Landing Sequence
The landing was conducted on Runway 22. Winds were reported from 130 degrees at 10 to 12 knots. The pilot slipped the aircraft on final approach and executed a full stall flare followed by touchdown.
Ground Loop Event
After touchdown, the wind lifted the left wing, causing the aircraft to turn left. During the turn, the right main landing gear separated. The pilot stated he was not familiar with the brakes and may have inadvertently applied one of them.
Damage
The landing gear was damaged as a result of the ground loop. No other damage or injuries were reported in the source.