Left Main Gear Collapse During Crosswind Landing (N2FD)

What happened

The pilot was operating a tail wheel equipped airplane when attempting to land on a hard surfaced runway. Conditions included a right crosswind at the time of touchdown. During the landing roll, the aircraft inadvertently ground looped to the right. This loss of directional control resulted in the collapse of the left main landing gear. Subsequently, the left wing struck the runway surface.

The investigation

Following the incident, an examination of the aircraft was conducted to determine the extent of the damage and any potential mechanical failures that may have contributed to the accident. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the event.