Accident Summary
A tailwheel-equipped airplane sustained substantial damage after flipping over during landing at an off-airport beach landing site. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, before landing he checked the wind conditions with pilots on the ground at the remote beach site, where he had landed many times before. After touchdown, the pilot encountered windshear, during which the wind direction changed to a tailwind that got up under the airplane's tail. The airplane suddenly veered left and did not respond to the pilot's control inputs. The pilot stated that the airplane was not in a position that would enable a go-around attempt.
Damage
The airplane flipped over, sustaining damage to the landing gear, wing, vertical stabilizer, fuselage, and propeller. No other injuries or damage were reported.