Weather Briefing and En Route Advisories
Prior to departure, the pilot received a weather briefing indicating that winds at Charlotte, North Carolina, were forecast from 230 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 24 knots. The briefing also included warnings of moderate to severe turbulence and high en route winds. While in flight, the pilot observed that the ground speed exceeded 150 miles per hour.
Upon contacting Charlotte Approach Control, the pilot was informed that the actual winds were from 230 degrees at 25 knots, gusting to 42 knots. Additionally, the controller advised that wind shear was expected at 500 feet, sufficient to cause a 25-knot loss of airspeed.
Approach and Landing
Despite the adverse wind conditions, the pilot continued the approach and executed a successful landing. No issues were reported during the landing phase.
Post-Landing Incident
After landing, the pilot began a 180-degree turn to taxi to the fixed-base operator (FBO). During this turn, the wind caught the tail of the aircraft, lifting it and flipping the aircraft onto its top. The aircraft came to rest inverted.
The pilot had been explicitly warned of strong and gusty winds both before takeoff and during the approach, but the landing was completed without incident. The upset occurred during the taxi maneuver.