Loss of control on ground: Boeing PT-13D Kaydet, N68830, accident occurred on December 19, 2025, at San Diego-Gillespie Field (SEE/KSEE), El Cajon, California

• Location: El Cajon, California 
• Accident Number: WPR26LA066 
• Date & Time: December 19, 2025, 13:10 Local 
• Registration: N68830 
• Aircraft: Boeing PT-13D 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Loss of control on ground 
• Injuries: 2 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

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The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped biplane reported that he was performing a three-point landing. After an uneventful touchdown the airplane drifted to the right. The pilot attempted to compensate using left aileron and full-aft elevator control inputs. He applied partial engine power and the airplane then veered to left. The airplane continued off the left side of the runway, and ground-looped to the left. During the sequence, both lower wings struck the ground. The left lower wing and aileron received substantial damage.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and stated that the accident was simply the result of a loss of control.

- Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.