Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane veered right, exited the runway, and ground looped, and the left wing impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Source record
Factual narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane veered right, exited the runway to the right, ground looped, and the left wing impacted the terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.