Incident Overview
A private pilot with 47 hours of flight experience was executing a full-stop landing on Runway 17. The wind was reported from 230 degrees at 9 knots. During the landing flare, the airplane drifted left of the runway centerline. The pilot applied crosswind controls to correct the drift and continued the landing.
Landing and Runway Excursion
The airplane touched down with the left main landing gear off the 60-foot wide runway surface. Subsequently, the pilot lost directional control of the airplane. The nose landing gear buckled, causing the aircraft to nosed over. The airplane came to rest in an inverted position.
Pilot Actions and Outcome
The pilot was not wearing the installed shoulder harness during the landing. After the accident, the pilot egressed from the aircraft. The pilot sustained minor injuries as a result of the incident.
Operator Recommendation
The operator of the airplane stated that initiating a go-around during the approach would have prevented the accident.