Accident Details
The pilot of a tail-wheel equipped airplane reported that the aircraft ground looped after experiencing a sudden right crosswind gust during the landing roll. As a result of the ground loop, the left wing made contact with the runway surface, leading to the collapse of the left main landing gear.
Pilot Report
According to the pilot, the wind conditions at the time of the accident were from 220 to 240 degrees at 10 to 15 knots, with gusts reaching 20 knots. The pilot specifically attributed the loss of directional control to a sudden gust from the right crosswind component.
Wind Conditions
The nearest weather observation facility, located approximately 32 nautical miles northeast of the accident site, reported winds from 200 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 18 knots. This data provides a reference for the ambient wind conditions in the region, though local conditions at the accident site may have differed.