Incident Overview
A tailwheel-equipped airplane was involved in a ground loop incident during a stop-and-go landing practice on an asphalt runway. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, reported that the event occurred on the third landing of the session. According to the pilot's account, after touching down, he continued the landing roll with the intention of turning off the runway.
Sequence of Events
The pilot stated that as he applied the brakes to slow the airplane, he inadvertently applied excessive pressure to both heel brakes. The excessive braking caused the airplane to initially veer to the right. Subsequently, the airplane veered to the left, exited the left side of the runway, and ground looped. The ground loop resulted in substantial damage to the right wing.
Aircraft and Operational Details
The pilot confirmed that no mechanical failures or anomalies were present before or during the flight that would have prevented normal operation. The airplane, equipped with tailwheel landing gear, was being used for stop-and-go landing practice. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, and location were not disclosed in the report.
Inspection and Findings
The post-incident inspection revealed no mechanical issues. The pilot's report focused solely on his braking technique as the primary action leading to the loss of directional control. No other contributing factors, such as weather conditions or runway surface anomalies, were mentioned.