What happened
The pilot was conducting a landing operation on runway 28 when a crosswind from the north, reported at speeds between 10 and 12 knots, influenced the aircraft's trajectory. During the touchdown phase, the wind conditions caused the aircraft to drift to the left side of the runway.
As the aircraft continued its rollout, the left main landing gear encountered an area of soft dirt adjacent to the paved surface. This interaction diverted the plane onto uneven and bumpy ground. The aircraft traveled over this rough terrain until it was nearly stopped. At that point, the nose struck a large bump in the ground, causing the aircraft to nosed over.
The investigation
The physical evidence indicated that the left main gear had departed the runway surface due to lateral displacement caused by the crosswind. The subsequent damage was consistent with impact from soft terrain and a significant obstruction on the ground.