Accident Description
The incident occurred during the landing rollout on Runway 3, a 5,799-foot long by 150-foot wide asphalt runway. As the aircraft rolled out, it began to turn to the right. The pilot attempted to correct the deviation by applying full left rudder, but the airplane did not respond. Subsequently, the pilot initiated a go-around by applying full throttle, which caused the right turn to tighten. The pilot then reduced power, which led to a ground-loop, and the aircraft exited the runway. During the ground-loop, the left wing tip made contact with the ground, resulting in a bent rear wing spar.
Aircraft Examination
Post-incident examination of the aircraft revealed that the left main wheel axle was bent inward. There was no evidence of corrosion or rust on the axle. Additionally, no evidence of a mechanical malfunction was found on the aircraft.
Environmental Conditions
At the time of the incident, the winds at the airport were reported from 310 degrees at 4 knots.