Loss of directional control during rollout on runway 16 (N1270C)

What happened

The airplane touched down on runway 16 and proceeded with the landing roll. During the rollout phase, the pilot was unable to maintain directional control of the aircraft. This loss of control led to a ground loop maneuver. Local wind data for the specific accident site was not recorded at the time of the event. However, a reporting station located 26 miles to the north documented wind conditions of 350 degrees at 14 knots, approximately 21 minutes after the incident occurred. The pilot later estimated that winds at the accident site were from 240 degrees at 10 to 15 knots, with gusts reaching up to 20 knots.

Findings

Contributing factors included the loss of directional control during the rollout and the subsequent ground loop. The discrepancy between reported wind directions and the pilot's estimate suggests variable wind conditions in the area.