Incident Details
A pilot conducted a downwind pattern entry for a landing to the north. The winds were variable from the south-southeast at 10 knots. During the final descent, the rate of descent was 500 feet per minute (fpm).
Sequence of Events
To arrest the descent rate, the pilot added back pressure on the control stick. This action resulted in a hard landing. During the hard landing, the right main gear separated due to overload, and the right wing subsequently struck the ground.
Outcome
The airplane then ground looped, slid approximately 125 feet down the runway, and came to rest 25 feet beyond the edge of the runway. The extent of damage and any injuries were not specified in the source.