Event Description
According to the official accident investigation source, the aircraft experienced an upset while taxiing after landing. The tower reported winds at 20 knots with gusts to 42 knots at the time of the accident. The preceding hourly weather report indicated winds variable in direction at 30 knots with gusts to 44 knots. FAA facility records showed that the pilot did not obtain a preflight weather briefing prior to the cross-country flight.
As the pilot was taxiing inbound toward the ramp area, a gust of wind began to lift the right wing. The pilot shut down the aircraft, ran to the right wing strut, and held the wing down. A second, stronger gust of wind then pushed the aircraft over onto its back.
No further details about the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or occupants were provided in the source. The extent of damage, if any, was not specified. The investigation did not offer any analysis or conclusions beyond the stated facts.