What happened
The aircraft experienced a nose-over incident while conducting a landing operation. Upon initial touchdown, the aircraft skipped off the runway surface. The pilot attempted to reland the aircraft, but the tail section began to rise repeatedly. During this sequence, back pressure was applied to the control stick, which ultimately caused the aircraft to pitch forward and rest on its nose.
The investigation
A review of the incident revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or system failures that contributed to the event. The physical damage sustained by the airframe was consistent with the described nose-over dynamics during the landing phase.
Findings
The primary factor in this accident was the pilot's handling of the aircraft after the initial skip. The repeated tail-up oscillations combined with forward control stick pressure led to the loss of directional control and the subsequent nose-over. No written report was filed by the pilot for further documentation.