Incident Overview
A solo commercial pilot was returning to Iliamna, Alaska, after dropping off passengers. The pilot made a successful landing on runway 07 at the Iliamna Airport. Following the landing roll, the pilot turned left onto intersecting runway 35 to taxi toward the company parking area.
Loss of Control
According to the pilot, maintaining directional control became difficult after the turn due to high winds and a quartering tailwind condition. A gust of wind lifted the tail of the airplane, causing it to nose over.
Damage
The nose-over resulted in substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, doors, and rudder assembly.
Wind Conditions
The pilot noted in a written statement that wind conditions at the time of the accident were from 080 degrees at 25 knots, with peak gusts to 34 knots.