Incident Overview
A flight instructor (CFI) reported that while taxiing a Cessna (N53795) northbound on taxiway A, behind a twin jet transport airplane that was preparing for takeoff on runway 16L, the Cessna was struck by jet blast and momentarily tipped over.
Sequence of Events
According to the CFI, he taxied the Cessna behind the twin jet transport airplane. The jet turned west and stopped at the hold short line for runway 16L. The CFI then proceeded to taxi behind the jet towards the run up pad. As the Cessna was passing behind the jet, the jet was cleared for takeoff. The CFI stated that when the 'jet increased [its] throttles, the blast from the added exhaust caught Cessna 795 broadside and tipped it over onto its right wing tip and nose.' After the exhaust blast dissipated, the Cessna righted itself. The pilot shut down the airplane and evacuated the plane along with a student pilot.
Aircraft and Damage
The aircraft involved was a Cessna, registration N53795. The incident resulted in the airplane being tipped onto its right wing tip and nose, but the source does not specify any damage items.
Conclusion
No injuries were reported in the source, and the aircraft righted itself after the blast dissipated. The probable cause of the incident is not stated in the source.