The Incident
A pilot reported that while taxiing after landing, his single-engine airplane was struck by jet blast from a heavy jet aircraft that had been conducting engine runups on taxiway G throughout the morning. The pilot was aware of the heavy jet's activity.
Sequence of Events
After departing and returning to the airport, the pilot landed and was cleared by air traffic controllers to exit the runway via taxiway E and proceed to parking. This route required crossing taxiway G behind the heavy jet. The pilot acknowledged the clearance but later stated he considered refusing it; however, he ultimately followed the instruction.
As the airplane taxied across taxiway G, the jet blast from the heavy jet struck it. The force of the blast caused the airplane to slide sideways. Subsequently, the left wing was lifted by the blast, and the right wing struck the ground.
Damage
The impact of the right wing with the ground resulted in substantial damage to that wing. No other damage was reported.
Probable Cause
Not determined from available information.