Accident Overview
According to the pilot, he was attempting to land on runway 22. During the landing flare, he encountered a gust of wind. The airplane subsequently departed the runway to the left and nosed over. The accident resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
Examination and Wind Information
An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies. Wind data recorded 29 nautical miles west of the airport indicated wind from 250 degrees at 10 knots. The pilot estimated the winds at the airport to be 15 knots. No further information about the specific aircraft or other details were provided.
The pilot reported that the airplane handled normally up to the flare. The gust of wind caused a deviation to the left. After departing the runway, the airplane nosed over. The resulting damage was classified as substantial. Investigators examined the airplane's systems and found no malfunctions or failures. The wind recorded at a station 29 nautical miles west of the airport was 250 degrees true at 10 knots. The pilot's own estimate of the wind at the airport was 15 knots, though the direction was not specified.