Accident Details
A tailwheel-equipped aircraft received substantial damage when it ground looped during the landing roll. The landing was conducted as a full stall three-point touchdown directly over the runway centerline. After touchdown, with the throttle at idle, the airplane rolled approximately 20 to 30 feet before the right wing lifted.
Pilot Actions
As the right wing rose, the right main landing gear lifted from the runway surface. The pilot applied right aileron and right rudder to counter the movement. However, the control inputs were too small to correct the developing veer to the left. The aircraft subsequently ground looped to the left in a counterclockwise 180-degree turn.
Damage
The wing spar sustained structural damage during the ground loop. No mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported prior to the accident.