Overview
A pilot operating a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported a bounced landing. During the subsequent touchdown, the aircraft was not aligned with the runway, leading to a ground loop. The airplane departed the left side of the runway and struck a drainage ditch.
Damage
The accident caused substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot noted no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have prevented normal operation.
Pilot Account
According to the pilot, the airplane bounced during the initial landing attempt. On the second touchdown, the airplane was not aligned with the runway centerline, and it immediately ground looped. The airplane then exited the runway to the left and collided with a drainage ditch.