Accident Summary
The accident involved a tailwheel-equipped airplane landing on Runway 17 under prevailing crosswind conditions. The pilot, who held a private certificate and had accumulated 3,042 total flight hours, lost directional control during the landing roll.
Pilot Report
According to the pilot, he attempted to regain control by applying the brakes and full right rudder, but was unable to keep the vintage airplane on the 150-foot-wide runway. The airplane subsequently ground looped and exited the runway surface. During the event, the right main landing gear collapsed and the right wing contacted the ground. The airplane came to rest upright in the grass adjacent to the runway. Both occupants were able to exit the airplane normally.
Weather Conditions
The winds at the time of the mishap were variable at 5 knots.
Pilot Recommendation
On the NTSB Form 6120 completed by the pilot, he recommended that to prevent further accidents, the right rudder and right brake should be applied sooner to prevent the airplane from ground looping.