Accident Overview
A commercial pilot was performing a landing on Runway 11. The pilot estimated the wind conditions as 210 degrees at 19 knots, gusting to 29 knots. During the landing roll, the aircraft swerved to the right and departed the runway. The pilot added power in an attempt to regain directional control, but this was unsuccessful.
Sequence of Events
After the aircraft departed the runway, the left main gear leg snapped. The aircraft then ground looped to the left and came to rest in a nose-down attitude. The right wing, cowling, and both main landing gear were damaged during the sequence.
Wind Conditions
The air traffic control tower confirmed that at the time of the accident, the wind was gusting to 30 knots. The pilot had estimated the wind as 210 degrees at 19 knots with gusts to 29 knots.