Incident Details
During the landing phase, the pilot reported encountering a light crosswind from the left. To compensate for the crosswind, the pilot employed a crosswind correction technique: lowering the left wing while applying opposite rudder to keep the aircraft's nose aligned with the runway centerline. According to the pilot's account, the airplane began to drift, or "skip," to the right. In response, the pilot applied full left rudder input. This action precipitated a ground loop to the right.
Aircraft Damage
An on-scene inspection of the aircraft revealed damage to the left wing. The left wing main spar and skin exhibited wrinkles. Additionally, the left main landing gear leg was observed protruding through the right wing.
Pilot Actions
The pilot described the crosswind condition as light. The specific steps taken—lowering the left wing and applying opposite rudder—are standard crosswind landing procedures. The subsequent application of full left rudder was an attempt to correct the rightward drift but resulted in a loss of directional control, leading to the ground loop.