Incident Overview
A pilot attempted a crosswind landing on runway 23. After performing a three-point landing, the pilot reported losing directional control. The aircraft subsequently looped 180 degrees and skidded to the right across the runway. The left main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest on the grass to the right of runway 23.
Pilot Report and Mechanical Examination
The pilot did not report any mechanical problem with the airplane during the attempted landing. A post-accident examination of the aircraft also found no evidence of a mechanical malfunction or component failure.
Landing and Outcome
According to the pilot's statement, after making a three-point landing, directional control was lost, resulting in the aircraft turning 180 degrees and skidding laterally across the runway. The collapse of the left main landing gear occurred during the skid. The final position of the airplane was on the grass adjacent to the runway.
Conclusion
The investigation determined that the pilot lost directional control during the crosswind landing. No mechanical issues were identified that could have contributed to the loss of control. The aircraft was not equipped with any noted preexisting mechanical deficiencies.