Incident Overview
A pilot reported that while taxiing for departure, the wind was from 290 degrees at 22 knots, gusting to 26 knots. The pilot back-taxied toward the south, intending to take off on runway 36. During the back-taxi, the pilot held the ailerons to the right and the elevators down to counteract the wind.
Runup and Nose-Over
After back-taxiing, the pilot turned to the right to perform a runup, positioning the aircraft such that the right wing was approximately at a right angle to the wind coming from 290 degrees. As the pilot began the runup, a strong gust of wind lifted the right wing. The airplane subsequently nosed over and came to rest off the edge of the runway.
Pilot Report
The pilot provided the account of the wind conditions and the sequence of events leading to the nose-over. No other details about the aircraft or occupants were included in the report.