Incident Overview
A tailwheel-equipped airplane experienced a ground loop during a crosswind landing. The pilot reported that the airplane bounced and veered to the left after touchdown. The right wing subsequently struck the surface, leading to a ground loop to the left.
Flight Details
The landing was conducted on runway 35 at an airport with an automated weather observation station. At the time of the accident, the wind was reported as 300° at 8 knots, indicating a crosswind component relative to the runway. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have prevented normal operation.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing as a result of the ground loop.