Incident Overview
A pilot reported that his airplane rolled over after encountering a wind gust while holding short of Runway 24. The airplane was positioned perpendicular to the runway at the time.
Pilot Statement
The pilot indicated he had noticed increasing winds and was about to request clearance to taxi back to the ramp. He described the event: "Wind move[d] [the] airplane sideways, then cartwheeled it on [the] right wing, flipping it over."
Wind Conditions
At the time of the accident, the reported wind was from 025° at 25 knots, with gusts to 48 knots.
Location
The incident occurred on the ground, short of Runway 24, while the airplane was holding.