The Accident
The pilot landed the aircraft on runway 22. While turning off the runway to a parallel taxiway, the aircraft was blown over by high winds.
Weather Information
According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records, the pilot did not request or receive a preflight weather briefing. However, the pilot had an in-flight radio contact with Prescott Flight Service Station while en route. During that contact at 1001, the pilot initially inquired only about the CTAF frequency for Winslow Airport. The briefer then advised the pilot of the forecast for strong surface winds over the entire area and provided the 0956 Winslow METAR, which reported surface winds from 230 degrees at 40 knots with gusts to 50 knots. Review of METAR reports showed that peak wind gusts of 63 knots occurred within an hour after the accident.
Aircraft Performance
According to engineering data provided by Cessna Aircraft, the maximum demonstrated crosswind capability of the aircraft is 17 knots.