| Crash location | 33.460833°N, 111.728334°W |
| Nearest city | Mesa, AZ
33.422269°N, 111.822640°W 6.1 miles away |
| Tail number | N76BZ |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 20 Feb 2010 |
| Aircraft type | North American AT-6C |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot submitted a written statement. He was practicing takeoffs and landings on runway 22L and the wind was from 160 at 10 knots. The airplane touched down and bounced, and then the pilot transitioned the airplane to a three-point landing. The pilot reported that the wind lifted up the left wing. He attempted to correct; however, the tail wheel was not yet on the ground. The airplane veered to the left and the right main landing gear collapsed. A witness reported the airplane bounced when it landed, and then it ground looped, collapsing the right main landing gear.
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.