Flight Details
The pilot had been flying in the local area for about 40 minutes and had planned to make a series of takeoffs and landings for practice. The pilot had completed one dual and two solo flights since the beginning of the year prior to this flight.
Accident Sequence
The pilot made an approach to runway 27. After touchdown, the airplane veered to the left and departed the runway surface. The nose gear collided with a ditch, causing the airplane to nose over.
Meteorological Information
Wind conditions at the time were reported as 180 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 16 knots. The crosswind component during the landing exceeded the published demonstrated crosswind capability of the airplane.
Probable Cause
The probable cause was that the crosswind component exceeded the published demonstrated crosswind capability of the airplane.