Accident Details
A flight instructor reported that, during an approach in gusting crosswind conditions, he took control of the airplane from a student pilot at an altitude of about 500 to 700 feet above ground level. The airplane subsequently landed on runway 06.
Instructor's Account
During the landing roll while the airplane was decelerating, a wind gust lifted the back of the airplane "from the rear right to the front left forcing the front wheel onto the ground and lifting the plane onto the left main" landing gear, according to the instructor. He applied full left rudder and right aileron to correct the situation. When the control inputs did not improve the situation, he "relaxed the controls slightly back towards neutral." Subsequently, the airplane exited the runway to the right and came to rest inverted.
Weather Conditions
A review of recorded data from the automated weather observation station located on the airport indicated that, at the time of the accident, the wind was from 210° at 26 knots, gusting to 32 knots.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the fuselage, and the empennage. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.