A-1 Husky
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Flight Instructor
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 40; Flight Crew Total 10050; Flight Crew Type 180
Training / Qualification
Ground Event / Encounter Loss Of Aircraft Control
Aircraft Aircraft Damaged
Aircraft; Human Factors
I ground looped Husky damaging the tailwheel assembly and right wing tip as a result of losing directional control. According to NTSB 830; 'bent fairings or cowling; dented skin; small punctured holes in the sin or fabric; ground damage to rotor or propeller blades and damage to landing gear; wheels; tires; flaps;engine accessories; brakes or wing tips are not considered 'substantial damage' for the purpose of this part.Our family used to own a Husky and I have around 200 hours in type. This aircraft differed however in having large bush wheels installed which I had never landed on tarmac before.  When we landed we lost directional control at a low speed turning left even with full right pedal depressed.  I am not certain if the tail wheel failed prior to or after losing directional control.The lack of recent experience; different handling qualities of the wheels installed and potential failure of the tail wheel as we touched down are likely the cause of this incident.
Aviat Husky pilot reported ground looping the aircraft resulting in slight damage.