Accident Details
A pilot, who had purchased the airplane three days prior, was flying from California to Connecticut. He stopped to land and purchase fuel. According to the pilot, the wind was variable at 3 to 6 knots and generally a right crosswind.
During touchdown, he overcorrected with rudder control, causing the airplane to ground loop to the right. The left main landing gear failed, and the left wing sustained bending and wrinkling damage.
Contributing Factors
The pilot's rudder overcorrection during touchdown in crosswind conditions led to the loss of directional control and subsequent ground loop.
Damage Assessment
The aircraft suffered structural damage to the left main landing gear and left wing.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that the wind was light and variable, and he was landing to refuel when the incident occurred.