Accident Details
A Cessna 172N nosed over while taxiing on a midfield taxiway after completing a full-stop landing on the runway. The incident occurred in gusty wind conditions. Winds were reported from 180 degrees at 18 knots, gusting to 23 knots, with peak gusts from the southeast at 31 knots. UNICOM reported winds from the south at 20 knots, gusting to 30 knots.
Sequence of Events
The pilot had landed on the runway and was taxiing on the midfield taxiway when a gust of wind lifted the tail of the aircraft, causing it to nose over. The pilot indicated that during taxi, he had the ailerons into the wind and the elevator in a neutral position. The midfield taxiway at the point of the accident is perpendicular to the runway, creating a crosswind and tailwind condition based on the reported winds.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 172N. No registration or other identifying details were provided. The accident resulted in damage to the aircraft, though specific damage items were not described.
Environmental Factors
The wind conditions at the time were gusty and variable, with crosswind and tailwind components present on the taxiway. No other environmental factors were noted.