Incident Overview
A pilot provided a report detailing an incident during landing on runway 5. According to the pilot, the automated weather observation system (AWOS) was consulted two or three times before the landing. On the last check, the AWOS indicated winds from 140 degrees at 7 knots.
Approach and Landing
The pilot conducted a straight-in approach to the runway. The landing was performed with the tail low, a technique that typically keeps the nose high during touchdown. Shortly after the wheels contacted the surface, the pilot stated that "the wind got under my right wing." This caused the aircraft to begin a ground loop—an uncontrolled rotation on the ground.
Loss of Control
To counter the rotation, the pilot attempted to use the rudder. However, the pilot reported that there was not enough rudder authority to bring the aircraft under control. During the ground loop, the left wing struck the ground, and the aircraft departed the paved runway surface.
Final Position
The airplane came to rest upright in the grass alongside the runway. No other details about the aircraft, occupants, or damage were provided in the report.