Incident Overview
A pilot reported that, while executing a left turn from the runway onto a taxiway, a wind gust lifted the right wing of the airplane. The maneuver resulted in the aircraft flipping over and coming to rest off the taxiway.
Damage Assessment
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
Weather Conditions
The automated weather observation station at the airport reported that, approximately 17 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 250° at 35 knots, gusting to 44 knots. The pilot had landed the airplane on runway 25.