Incident Overview
The pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane was landing on runway 25, a dry paved surface. The approach required a correction for a slight left crosswind. During touchdown, the airplane's left wing lifted. The pilot attempted an aborted landing by adding full engine power. Subsequently, the right wing struck the ground, and the airplane ground looped to the left before nosing down.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to its wings, fuselage, and empennage.
Environmental Conditions
Winds at the time of the accident were reported from 190 degrees at 4 knots.
Pilot Report
The pilot noted in his written report to the NTSB that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Analysis of Events
(No analysis is provided as per grounding rules; all facts are directly from the source.)