What happened
The pilot was operating the aircraft for a landing maneuver on Runway 17. During the landing roll, the pilot reported that he was unable to maintain directional control of the airplane. This loss of control resulted in the aircraft ground looping.
As a consequence of the ground loop, the propeller and the left wing made contact with the ground surface. The impact caused damage to the wing tip and the outboard section of the aileron. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft at the time of the accident. Weather conditions were reported as calm.
The investigation
The investigation focused on the circumstances surrounding the loss of directional control during the landing roll. Examination of the damage indicated that the propeller and left wing had contacted the surface. The pilot stated that the aircraft was in normal mechanical condition prior to the incident.
Findings
Contributing factors included the failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which led to the ground loop. The calm wind conditions did not appear to be a contributing factor to the loss of control.