Accident Description
After landing, the pilot reported that the airplane experienced a slight bounce in a wheel landing attitude. The pilot then executed a go-around, retracted the flaps, and began to climb. According to the pilot's statement, the airplane settled when out of ground effect, and directional control could not be maintained with the rudder. The airplane subsequently departed the left side of the runway, struck a light, crossed over the runway to the right side, and ground looped.
Sequence of Events
The incident began during the landing phase when the airplane bounced. The pilot's immediate response was to initiate a go-around, retract the flaps, and start climbing. However, as the airplane climbed out of ground effect, it began to settle. The pilot reported an inability to maintain directional control using the rudder. The airplane then veered left, departing the runway. It struck a light fixture, crossed over to the right side of the runway, and finally ground looped.
Aircraft Control Issues
The pilot's statement highlights a loss of directional control after the airplane settled out of ground effect. The exact cause of the settling and subsequent loss of control is not specified in the source. No further details regarding aircraft type, registration, or environmental conditions are provided.
Post-Event Information
The source does not indicate any injuries, fatalities, or damage extent beyond the airplane striking a light and ground looping. No ATC involvement, time of day, or weather characterization is mentioned.