Incident Details
According to the pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the landing was conducted on tundra with an uphill slope. Prior to touchdown, the pilot intentionally shut off the engine as a precaution against a possible nose-over event. After the landing roll, the airplane came to a complete stop on level ground. At that point, a tailwind gust lifted the tail, causing the aircraft to balance on its nose for approximately 10 seconds. A second gust then pushed the airplane over, and it came to rest inverted.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Pilot's Account
The pilot stated that the shutdown of the engine was done "in case of a nose over event" and described the sequence of events that led to the aircraft overturning. The report did not include any information about injuries, weather conditions, or other factors beyond those described.