What happened
The pilot checked the weather via the Wittman Field Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) prior to landing, noting a crosswind from the southwest at 14 knots with gusts. The pilot executed a crosswind landing on runway 27 and initially landed normally.
During the landing rollout, a gust of wind struck the aircraft from the left, causing the left side of the plane to lift. Although the pilot attempted to correct the movement using aileron input, he was unable to compensate for the wind gusts. Consequently, the aircraft departed the runway to the right and flipped, eventually coming to rest in an inverted position. The aircraft's wings sustained substantial damage.
The investigation
An examination of the airplane was conducted, which revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction.