Accident Overview
A pilot reported that he landed an airplane on runway 16, which measures 4,329 feet in length and 60 feet in width. During the landing, the tail of the aircraft bounced violently, and the airplane veered to the left. The pilot applied right rudder and added some power, but the airplane continued to drift off the east edge of the runway. It subsequently ground looped when the right main landing gear entered dense brush. The right landing gear was torn off, and the right-hand wing contacted the ground during the ensuing ground loop.
Pilot Report
In his report to the Safety Board, in the section "Mechanical Malfunction Failure," the pilot checked "no," indicating no mechanical issues were reported. He also reported that the wind was calm at the time of the accident.
Damage
The accident resulted in the separation of the right landing gear and contact of the right wing with the ground. No other damage or injuries were specified in the report.