Accident Details
During the landing flare to runway 31, the airplane was pushed to the left by a sudden gust of wind. The airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted. Both wings, the vertical stabilizer, and the rudder were substantially damaged. The flight instructor stated that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Weather Conditions
The flight instructor and the student pilot both reported that the wind was 330 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 21 knots. The official weather observation, recorded at 1553, reported the wind as 340 degrees at 14 knots. Another observation recorded at 1553 reported the wind as 010 degrees at 12 knots.
Occupants and Injuries
The flight instructor and student pilot were on board. No injuries were reported in the source.
Conclusion
The accident occurred due to a sudden gust of wind during the landing flare, which pushed the airplane left and led to the nose-over. No mechanical issues were identified.