What happened
On 2 June 2002, a Cessna 190, registration N1551D, was performing a private flight when it encountered difficulties during the landing phase at Seething Aerodrome in Norfolk. The aircraft approached Runway 06 with an 8-knot crosswind originating from the right.
While the initial touchdown on the asphalt runway surface was normal, the pilot had to perform a minor correction to maintain the centerline. As the pilot applied right rudder to lower the tail, the aircraft entered a ground loop to the right. This maneuver caused the right main landing gear to collapse. Consequently, the propeller made contact with the ground, and the aircraft eventually came to a stop with the right wing tip resting on the surface. The incident resulted in damage to the engine, the right wing, and the propeller.
The investigation
The investigation was based on the aircraft accident report submitted by the pilot. The examination focused on the sequence of the landing roll and the mechanical response of the aircraft during the directional deviation. Both the pilot and the passenger were wearing appropriate lap and diagonal shoulder harnesses at the time of the event. There were no injuries reported for either occupant, and both individuals were able to exit the aircraft through the right-side door without assistance.