Event Summary
The aircraft was on a flight intended for landing practice and local area flying. During the second landing attempt, the airplane experienced a hard landing attributed to a high flare. Subsequently, the airplane veered to the right of the runway and ground looped.
Pilot Actions
After departing the right side of the runway, the pilot applied left rudder input in an effort to return to the runway centerline, but this did not correct the deviation. As the airplane approached the edge of the runway, the pilot added power, placing the aircraft near an embankment adjacent to the taxiway. To avoid the embankment and straighten the airplane, the pilot applied full power. The airplane then began turning left, bringing it close to another embankment. The pilot attempted to avoid this obstacle, but the landing gear caught as the airplane went over the embankment. The aircraft bounced over the embankment and back onto the runway.
Outcome
The incident resulted in the aircraft's landing gear catching on the embankment during the ground loop. The pilot reported no discrepancies with the airplane before or during the event.
Investigation
The investigation did not identify any mechanical issues, and the pilot's actions were documented without attribution of cause.