Accident Details
The pilot receiving instruction in a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing roll, the airplane turned left. He stated that he "over corrected with too much right rudder." The airplane subsequently ground looped, exited the runway to the right, and came to rest in a nose-down attitude.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall as a result of the ground loop.
Instructor Report
The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.