Incident Overview
A pilot was completing a local sightseeing flight with friends, reporting that the weather was "clear and calm." The aircraft was cleared for a three-mile straight-in approach to runway 7. According to the pilot, the approach was normal and stabilized.
Landing and Ground Loop
After the initial touchdown, a "small bounce" occurred. The airplane then deviated to the right, and the pilot corrected back to the left. The airplane subsequently ground looped and came to rest upright in the grass adjacent to the runway.
Damage and Examination
An inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration examined the airplane and confirmed substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Pilot Statement
No further details were provided regarding the cause of the bounce or the ground loop. The pilot did not report any injuries to himself or his passengers.