Event Description
The pilot executed a 'stall' landing, touching down on the main gear first. After rolling approximately 50 to 100 feet, the tailwheel was lowered to the runway. Immediately after the tailwheel contacted the surface, the pilot perceived a slight left brake application, and the aircraft began drifting left. Despite applying right rudder, the aircraft initially continued its leftward drift. During the attempt to realign the aircraft with the runway centerline, the airplane groundlooped to the right. The left main landing gear collapsed during the ground loop.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that the incident felt as if the left brake was slightly applied. He noted that the bottom line was a failure to maintain directional control.
Post-Accident Inspection
An inspection conducted after the accident revealed no anomalies or malfunctions in the directional control systems or the brake system.