Incident Overview
A Cessna 140, equipped with a tailwheel, experienced a loss of control during the landing roll on runway 30 at Hillsboro Airport. The aircraft departed the left side of the runway and subsequently ground looped. The pilot reported that both flight following and the Hillsboro tower had advised him of calm winds prior to landing. However, during the landing roll, a 'wind gust blew hard to the left,' according to the pilot's account.
Weather Conditions
Wind reports taken at the Hillsboro airport indicated calm winds five minutes after the accident, as well as throughout the morning and early afternoon hours. Exceptions included variable winds of 4 knots at 1350 hours and 5 knots at 1250 hours. An FAA inspector assigned to the airport described the weather as a 'sultry day' with calm winds.
Aircraft and Mechanical Status
The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction with the aircraft. The Cessna 140 is a single-engine tailwheel-type airplane.
Additional Details
No further information regarding injuries, damage, or other circumstances was provided in the source.