Incident Summary
A Piper PA-18 airplane operated by the National Park Service was substantially damaged when it ground looped during a landing roll. The pilot, a National Park Service employee, was conducting the flight to regain proficiency after a three-month furlough from the park service. According to the pilot, the accident occurred during the fourth landing of the flight. He reported losing directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, causing it to ground loop to the left. The airframe sustained substantial damage as a result.
Pilot Background
The pilot stated that he did not fly at all during his furlough. His total flight experience in the Piper PA-18 airplane was approximately five hours at the time of the accident. He was returning to his position as a Park Ranger/Pilot.
Aircraft Damage
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the airframe of the Piper PA-18. No further details about the specific damage were provided.