Accident Overview
The aircraft veered off the runway and nosed over during the landing rollout. According to the pilot, the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident.
Approach and Landing
The pilot's first landing attempt was unsuccessful due to an unstabilized approach in a gusty crosswind condition. The pilot was able to maintain a stabilized approach during the second landing. After touchdown, the airplane was struck by a gust of wind. The right wing dipped down, the nose pitched forward, and the propeller struck the runway. The airplane then veered off the runway and came to rest inverted.
Meteorological Conditions
Tower personnel reported winds from 040 degrees at 22 knots, gusting to 30 knots, at the time of the accident.