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Oshkosh, WI
The pilot reported that he checked the current weather via the Wittman Field Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) Information. He reported there was a 'crosswind from south west at 14 knots and gusting.' The pilot performed a 'crosswind landing and landed normally on runway 27.... During rollout a gust of wind came from the left and the left went up.' He corrected with aileron 'but was unable to compensate for the gusts.' The airplane departed the runway to the right side 'and flipped, coming to rest inverted.' The aircraft's wings sustained substantial damage. Examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of a mechanical malfunction.
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment, which resulted in a subsequent nose over. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
On April 4, 1997, at 1341 central standard time, a Piper PA-22, N9231D, operated by Star Aviation, Inc., was substantially damaged when it nosed over during the landing roll in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The private pilot reported minor injuries. The local, personal, 14 CFR Part 91 flight was conducted in visual meteorological conditions and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, at 1300 central standard time. The pilot reported that he checked the current weather via the Wittman Field Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) Information. The pilot reported there was a "crosswind from south west at 14 knots and gusting." The pilot performed a "crosswind landing and landed normally on runway 27.... During rollout a gust of wind came from the left and the left went up." He corrected with aileron "but was unable to compensate for the gusts." The airplane departed the runway to the right side "and flipped, coming to rest inverted." The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector, who examined the accident site indicated the airplane had "flipped over" and the wings had sustained substantial damage. No evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunction was reported.