FAA incident report · Fairchild M-62A · Crestview, FL · March 19, 2023
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Pilot departed 18FD to kcew where pilot intended to complete a wheel landing, pilot lost control and ground looped, exiting off the runway and onto grass.
PILOT DEPARTED 18FD TO KCEW WHERE PILOT INTENDED TO COMPLETE A WHEEL LANDING, PILOT LOST CONTROL AND GROUND LOOPED, EXITING OFF THE RUNWAY AND ONTO GRASS.