What happened
The accident occurred while an aircraft was completing its landing roll on Runway 09. The runway in question measured 7,000 feet in length with a width of only 100 feet. During this phase of flight, the pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane. As a result of this loss of control, the aircraft ground looped and exited the paved environment to the left side of the runway.
The investigation
Following the incident, an examination of the event revealed no evidence of mechanical failure. The pilot explicitly reported that there were no airplane mechanical malfunctions or failures experienced during the operation. This indicates that the loss of control was not due to a pre-existing defect in the aircraft's systems.
Findings
Several factors contributed to the accident. The pilot indicated that surface winds were from 120 degrees at 5 knots, gusting to 10 knots. Additionally, the pilot noted that he had logged only 14.5 hours in the accident make and model of aircraft. This limited experience in this specific type of airplane likely played a role in the inability to manage directional control effectively during the landing roll.