Accident Details
The pilot reported that during the landing roll on runway 30, at about 10 miles per hour in gusting wind conditions, the airplane exited the right side of the runway, collided with a drainage culvert, and nosed over.
Wind Conditions
The METAR at the accident airport indicated that around the time of the accident, the wind was from 240° at 27 knots, gusting to 40 knots. The manufacturer's pilot operating handbook specified a maximum demonstrated crosswind component of 15 knots during takeoff or landing. The calculated crosswind component for the reported conditions was 29 knots.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing lift strut, the rudder, and the vertical stabilizer.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.