Accident Details
The pilot of a recently purchased tailwheel airplane was receiving flight instruction at the time of the accident. He did not possess a tailwheel endorsement. The airplane landed on a turf runway. Shortly after touchdown, the airplane rolled approximately 800 feet. The left main landing gear then contacted a divot in the turf, causing the airplane to yaw left. The pilot attempted to correct the yaw by applying right rudder and brake. The flight instructor also applied rudder, aileron, and elevator control; however, they were unable to regain control and the airplane ground-looped.
Damage
The impact resulted in substantial damage to the right wing, right main landing gear, and right side fuselage.
Additional Information
The pilot stated that the wind was calm and the airplane did not experience any preimpact mechanical malfunctions.