Cessna 172 Pilot Describes Airplane Overturning at John Wayne Airport

The pilot of a Cessna 172 Skyhawk said he was “struck by a sudden jet blast” that caused his aircraft to pitch forward and overturn completely at John Wayne Airport (KSNA) in California.

The incident took place Saturday at approximately 2:40 p.m. PST, according to a report shared with FLYING by the Orange County Flight Center (OCFC), which owns the C172.