What happened
On March 29, 2013, a Cessna 180, registration N7714A, was performing a landing in Roswell, New Mexico. During the landing roll, the pilot encountered a gust of wind. This wind gust caused the tailwheel-equipped aircraft to undergo a ground loop. The accident resulted in no injuries.
The investigation
The investigation determined that the left wing, left horizontal stabilizer, and left elevator of the aircraft sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies present that would have prevented the normal operation of the engine or the airplane.