Bounced landing + gust = instant loss of directional control.
Rudder needed to be ahead of the yaw—too late once it started.
Crosswind technique in taildraggers is an every-second job.
Ferry mission across the pond had to be exhausting.
Late go-arounds in taildraggers rarely end well.
You could hear the workload spike in that radio call.
Visual 33 with 40–50° crosswind component is no joke.
Once the upwind wing lifted, the loop was inevitable.
FAA witness catching the slide toward the PAPIs says it all.
No engine issue—prop marks scream power on impact.