Incident Summary
A tailwheel airplane was substantially damaged when it ground looped during landing on runway 17. The pilot reported that the wind was favoring runway 19, a turf runway, but he chose runway 17 due to concerns that recent rains may have softened the turf surface.
Pilot Report
According to the pilot, he entered the traffic pattern for runway 17. As he landed, the wind shifted from the south to the west. The airplane began to turn to the southwest. The pilot applied full left rudder and added power in an attempt to stop the turn, but was unable to prevent the airplane from ground looping.
Damage
Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.