Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and subsequent loss of control.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot reported that as the airplane touched down on the runway, it encountered a strong crosswind gust from the left. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway, impacted a ditch and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage and fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Source record
Factual narrative
The pilot reported that when the airplane touched down, it encountered a strong crosswind gust from the left. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway and went into a ditch and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage and fuselage. The pilot reported that the airplane did not have any mechanical malfunction or failure.