Accident Details
During the landing rollout, the aircraft's nose veered sharply to the left. The landing was performed with a 150-degree, 5-knot right quartering tailwind. The aircraft subsequently ground looped.
Pilot Statement
The pilot, who had accumulated 6 hours of flight time in the make and model, stated that application of full right rudder had no effect on the directional control of the airplane.
Pre-Accident and Post-Accident Findings
Prior to departure on the accident flight, the pilot was unable to duplicate a previously reported tail wheel shimmy. Following the accident, an inspection of the tail wheel assembly and cable system was conducted. No evidence of failure was found in either component.