Incident Details
During a personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91, the commercial certificated pilot was cleared by air traffic control to land on runway 24. The tower advised that the wind was from 120 degrees at 5 knots. The pilot reported using full flaps for the landing. During the landing roll, the airplane ground-looped to the left, causing structural damage to the right wing and aileron.
Weather Conditions
The pilot noted that he felt the wind was stronger than reported. No special weather observation was taken at the time of the accident. However, the regular weather observation, taken at 1653, reported wind from 190 degrees at 8 knots with gusts to 15 knots.
Mechanical Status
According to the pilot, there were no known mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the accident.
Pilot Statement
In a written report to the National Transportation Safety Board dated July 8, the pilot indicated that he failed to use the proper crosswind landing techniques during the approach and landing.