Accident Overview
The pilot flew the airplane to the destination airport and observed winds from 350 to 050 degrees at about 10 knots. After entering the downwind leg and maintaining visual contact with the windsock, the pilot landed. During the landing roll, the airplane encountered a crosswind from the left and ground looped.
Landing Roll and Ground Loop
Following touchdown, the airplane ground looped, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear. Subsequently, the right wing contacted the terrain, damaging the wing spar.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Weather Information
About 25 minutes before the accident, the airport's METAR reported wind from 360 degrees at 9 knots. Approximately 35 minutes after the accident, the reported wind was from 340 degrees at 10 knots. The pilot estimated the wind at the airport was from 350 to 050 degrees at about 10 knots.