Accident Overview
A tailwheel aircraft equipped with a Robertson STOL modification experienced a nose-over event following a landing on Runway 22. The pilot reported that the modification lowered the aircraft's stall speed to 28 to 30 knots. During the landing, the aircraft bounced into the air after touchdown, prompting the pilot to add power, then land and apply brakes. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft nosed over. No mechanical malfunctions of the flight control or brake systems were reported.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft was in the traffic pattern when tower instructed the pilot to keep speed up and land long to accommodate a following aircraft. The landing was made on Runway 22 with a reported headwind of 10 knots, gusting to 15 knots. During touchdown, the aircraft bounced. The pilot responded by adding power, executing a landing, and applying brakes. The aircraft nosed over soon after. The pilot stated that the aircraft's speed at the time of the accident was not over 15 mph.
Pilot Report
The pilot noted that with the Robertson STOL modification, the stall speed was reduced to 28 to 30 knots. The pilot also emphasized that the aircraft's speed during the accident sequence did not exceed 15 mph. No other details regarding the pilot's actions or perception were provided beyond the described sequence.
Investigation Findings
Investigators found no evidence of mechanical malfunctions in the flight control or brake systems. The accident occurred as described, with no additional causal factors identified in the provided source.