Accident Overview
A tailwheel-equipped airplane sustained substantial damage when it nosed over and came to rest inverted during a back taxi maneuver on the runway. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight Details
According to the pilot, the airplane landed on runway 32 with a left quartering headwind. After stopping, the pilot initiated a turn to back taxi and exit the runway. To keep the tail down during the turn, the pilot pushed the control stick forward. However, during the turn, a gust of wind lifted the tail, causing the airplane to nose over and come to rest inverted.
Damage
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage, rudder, and right wing. No other damage was reported.
Weather
The wind reported at the airport around the time of the accident was from 320 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 24 knots.