Incident Overview
During a landing on runway 25, the airplane encountered shifting wind conditions. The wind was reported from the north at 10 knots before touchdown. Immediately after touching down, the pilot noted a gust increasing the wind to between 20 and 30 knots.
Sequence of Events
The sudden gust lifted the right wing, causing the aircraft to veer to the left off the runway. The left wing then struck a sign, and the airplane subsequently nosed over.
Reported Damage
The pilot reported the following damage: the vertical stabilizer was bent, the left wing sustained several bent ribs, and the canopy was broken. No other details regarding the extent of damage were provided.
Wind Conditions
Wind was from the north at 10 knots with gusts peaking at 20 to 30 knots immediately after touchdown. The exact timing of the gust relative to the landing roll was not specified beyond 'immediately after touch down.'