The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll, he encountered a heavy wind gust that abruptly pushed the tail to the left. The pilot applied the brakes to maintain directional control, however, as the speed bled off, the elevator lost its effectiveness and the airplane nosed down and the left wing contacted the surface.

The left wing sustained substantial damage.

The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.