Landing and Initial Rollout
The pilot made radio contact with the airport and was advised that the landing runway was 28, with reported winds from 240 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 20 knots. The main landing gear touched down, the airplane began its rollout, and the nose gear started to settle on the ground.
Sudden Gust Lifts Airplane
The pilot reported that the wind picked up the airplane, describing a gust estimated at 35 to 40 knots from the left. This gust placed the airplane at a right angle to the runway, about 20 to 30 feet off the ground.
Attempted Go-Around
The pilot attempted to go around, but the airplane's speed was too slow to execute the maneuver successfully.
Runway Excursion
The pilot could not stop the airplane before it went down a steep bank to the right of the runway. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over.