What happened
While taxiing onto runway 24, a Cessna 207 was overturned by a sudden gust of wind. The pilot had been cleared for takeoff on the runway when the aircraft passed the hold short line. According to a written statement from the pilot, a strong gust initially pushed the airplane sideways from the right side of the runway toward the left. Subsequently, the wind shifted to the right rear quarter of the aircraft, lifting the tail into the air. This force caused the plane to stand nearly vertically on its spinner before continuing over.
Wind conditions recorded just prior to the accident, via tower controller communications, were 310 degrees at 34 knots with gusts up to 47 knots. At the time of the accident, a center field sensor reported winds of 290 degrees at 27 knots gusting to 44 knots. Additionally, the northeast sensor reported winds of 360 degrees at 28 knots, accompanied by a low level wind shear (LLWS) advisory.