Accident Overview
A tail-wheel airplane sustained substantial damage during a landing accident when it departed the runway and nosed over. The event occurred on runway 27, which has dimensions of 4,198 feet by 100 feet and is asphalt-surfaced. The pilot reported that the airplane was on a planned fuel stop en route to its final destination.
Pilot Account
According to the pilot, upon entering the traffic pattern, it became apparent that the winds were stronger than forecast from the south. During the landing, a gust of wind struck the airplane, causing it to depart the runway pavement and subsequently nose over. The pilot noted that there were no malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident.
Weather Conditions
Surface winds in the vicinity were reported from 210 degrees at 19 knots, gusting to 30 knots, indicating strong and gusty crosswind conditions relative to runway 27.
Damage
The tail-wheel airplane incurred substantial damage as a result of the accident.