What happened
The pilot performed a 3-point landing on runway 8. During the landing roll, wind conditions were estimated to be between 270 and 300 degrees at 6 to 9 knots. As the aircraft landed, the wind caught the upwind wing, causing the airplane to drift left of the runway centerline.
In an attempt to correct the drift, the pilot applied opposite aileron and rudder, which he described as being done "somewhat excessively." As the aircraft returned toward the centerline, the pilot applied left rudder with similar excess. This caused the airplane to veer to the left, prompting the pilot to apply right rudder aggressively. The resulting swerve to the right imposed significant side loads on the landing gear, causing the left tire to separate from the wheel rim and resulting in a ground loop.
At the time of the accident, the pilot had logged 4 hours in the aircraft type within the previous 90 days, three of which were completed with an instructor. The accident flight marked the pilot's first flight as pilot-in-command of the aircraft.