What happened
After completing the landing, the pilot was taxiing on the runway when they relaxed back pressure on the elevator. During this maneuver, a crosswind gust caused the left wing of the aircraft to lift. This resulted in the aircraft veering to the left, which further increased the lift on the left wing and caused the right wing to strike the ground.
The aircraft subsequently nosed over and came to rest on its left side in an inverted position, oriented toward a southwest heading. At 12:14, local weather observations reported winds from 210 degrees at 10 knots, with gusts reaching 16 knots.
Findings
- The pilot's reduction of back pressure on the elevator during taxiing.
- A crosswind gust that caused the left wing to lift and the aircraft to veer.