Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind condiitons. The wind gusts were a factor.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot stated that upon touchdown, she encountered a wind gust and lost directional control of the airplane. She also stated that things happened so quickly that she did not have time to execute a go-around. She immediately applied full right aileron and left rudder. She ran out of rudder and ground looped just off the end of the runway.
Source record
Factual narrative
On May 21, 1994, at 1315 mountain daylight time, a Christen Husky, N103TB, sustained substantial damage after a ground loop during landing at Ogden, Utah. The private pilot, who was an owner of the aircraft, was uninjured. No flight plan was filed for the local flight, which originated at Ogden. There was no fire, and the ELT did not actuate. The pilot stated to an FAA inspector that directional control was lost after touchdown. The wing sustained spar damage. -