Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot in the tailwheel equipped airplane reported that while landing with a crosswind from the right, the airplane veered left. The pilot applied aft pressure to the control stick and brakes, but the airplane nosed over substantially damaging the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.