Event Overview
A student pilot involved in a landing accident reported that his tailwheel-equipped airplane ground looped during the landing roll. The right main landing gear subsequently collapsed. The pilot stated that he believed he had become complacent during the flight.
Aircraft and Damage
The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preexisting mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have prevented normal operation.
Pilot Statement
In his report, the student pilot noted his own complacency as a contributing factor to the ground loop. He did not specify any other causal factors.
Weather Conditions
According to the automated weather observation station at the airport, about 27 minutes before the accident the wind was from 070° at 8 knots. The airplane was landing on runway 31L.