Incident Summary
A commercial pilot was taxiing after landing during a fuel stop while on a long cross-country flight. The aircraft had just landed on runway 21, a hard surface runway measuring 10,600 feet in length and 150 feet in width. After executing a 90-degree left turn to vacate the runway, a strong gust of wind lifted the right wing, causing the aircraft to nose over.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the incident, the wind was reported as from 230 degrees at 22 knots, with gusts reaching 31 knots. The gust that initiated the nose-over occurred after the aircraft had exited the runway and was taxiing.
Damage and Injuries
The aircraft was substantially damaged as a result of the nose-over. No injuries were sustained by any occupants.