Pilot Loses Control After Tail Wheel Touchdown During Landing

Incident Details

While landing on runway 7, the pilot lost directional control after the tail wheel touched down. The pilot continued the landing and attempted to stop the airplane. The airplane then entered a ground loop and departed the runway surface. During the ground loop, the right main landing gear separated and the right wing bent upward.

Wind Conditions

The airport reported wind from 300 degrees at 13 knots at the time of the accident. The airplane owner later stated that the pilot landed on the wrong runway based on the wind conditions.

Mechanical Status

The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.