Accident Description
An airplane experienced a ground loop during the landing roll and subsequently nosed over. The pilot reported that the approach and touchdown were normal before the unexpected event occurred.
Pilot Reports
The pilot stated that prior to landing, he received a report from another aircraft indicating that the winds at the destination were variable and that he could choose a preferred runway. The pilot noted that the approach and touchdown proceeded without incident. However, during the landing roll, he encountered a right rear-quartering gust. The airplane swerved, ground looped, and then nosed over.
Wind Conditions
At the time of the accident, winds recorded at a location 21 miles south-southwest of the accident site were 210 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 15 knots. The pilot did not specify the exact wind conditions at the accident site itself.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, after a normal touchdown, the airplane was affected by a gust from the right rear quarter. This caused the airplane to swerve, leading to a ground loop. The ground loop resulted in the airplane nosing over. No further details about the aircraft or the extent of damage were provided.