Accident Sequence
The pilot of a Piper PA-20 airplane was performing touch and go operations in visual meteorological conditions. After completing two touch and go landings without incident, a third landing was carried out. The pilot reported that the approach and landing procedures occurred normally during the third landing, which was a three point landing with light and variable crosswinds. Between the takeoff and landing, the wind direction had shifted approximately 180 degrees. After landing, during rollout, the aircraft abruptly turned to the left and began skidding sideways on the runway.
Pilot Actions and Outcome
The pilot applied right rudder and left brake. As the airplane turned 90 degrees to the left, the right landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted the ground, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that the ground speed at the time of the accident was approximately 35 miles per hour. The aircraft came to rest off the edge of the left side of the runway.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane.