Incident Details
A pilot experienced a loss of control during the landing rollout of a recent flight, resulting in a ground loop. The flight, which lasted approximately two hours, was conducted in an airplane the pilot had purchased a few days earlier. The accident occurred after landing on runway 11R.
Pilot Account
The pilot reported that on final approach, the local controller advised that the wind was from 300 degrees at 7 knots and cleared him to land. The pilot performed a normal three-point touchdown and rolled out without initial difficulty. As the airplane decelerated, a tailwind became present, and the airplane swerved. The pilot applied corrective rudder pressure but stated that he should have increased engine power to help maintain directional control. However, no engine power was added.
Outcome
When the airplane swerved, a wing contacted the runway. The pilot lost control during the rollout with a quartering tailwind, leading to the ground loop.