Accident Overview
On May 22, 2019, at approximately 0915 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 195 airplane, registration N1008D, was substantially damaged in an accident near Socorro, New Mexico. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. Substantial damage occurred to the left wing.
Sequence of Events
The pilot reported that as he approached the airport, the wind was calm. The tailwheel-equipped airplane touched down on runway 33 fast and bounced. When the airplane settled back onto the runway, it began to veer to the right. The pilot applied left rudder and brakes; the left brake pedal went all the way down, and the airplane exited the right side of the runway. The airplane then ground looped, and the left main landing gear separated.
Weather and Runway Conditions
Review of recorded weather observations at the accident airport indicated calm wind conditions until 0855, when wind was reported from 180 degrees at 3 knots. At 0915, the wind had increased to 9 knots from the same direction. Based on the 2-minute average, the reported wind indicated a 3-knot crosswind and an 8-knot tailwind for landing on runway 33.
Aircraft Examination
Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed no anomalies with the braking system. However, due to the separation of the left main landing gear, the system could not be operationally tested.