Incident Details
A certified flight instructor (CFI) was conducting a checkout flight for a private pilot in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. The purpose of the flight was to evaluate the private pilot's proficiency in the tailwheel aircraft. According to the CFI, the winds at the time of the accident were light and variable. However, the private pilot reported that the wind was from 160 degrees and gusting to 25 knots.
Sequence of Events
The CFI stated that several landings prior to the accident were executed successfully. During the accident landing, the CFI observed that the pilot was using the rudder pedals excessively. The private pilot later reported that wind conditions caused a loss of directional control. After aligning the airplane on the runway centerline, the pilot said the CFI instructed him to lock the brakes. Following this instruction, the airplane ground looped, and the left wing struck the runway surface.
Aftermath
The accident was not reported until May 11, 1993. The official source did not specify the extent of damage to the aircraft or whether any injuries occurred. The conflicting reports between the CFI and the pilot regarding wind conditions and the instructions given during the landing were documented but not resolved in the available information.
Probable Cause
The official investigation source did not state a probable cause for the accident.