NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that he had been cleared to land on runway 26R and he set up for a normal landing. He then reported that as he touched down everything seemed normal, when suddenly the airplane ground-looped to the right, substantially damaging the landing gear and fuselage.

The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft at the time of the accident.

The weather was clear and the winds were from 290 degrees at 5 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.