Incident Overview
A pilot landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a hard-surfaced runway experienced a loss of directional control after a gust of wind lifted the left wing. The airplane ground looped to the left, and the right wing struck the runway surface. The aircraft then departed the left side of the runway, collided with a snow berm, and nosed over.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The incident occurred during the landing phase, with the pilot noting the wind gust as a contributing factor to the wing lift.
Damage Assessment
Substantial damage was sustained to the right wing and vertical stabilizer. The extent of damage was consistent with the ground loop and subsequent collision with the snow berm.
Aircraft Information
The airplane was a tailwheel-equipped model. No further aircraft details such as make, model, or registration were provided in the report.