Accident Overview
A pilot reported an accident during a landing on a private airstrip. The pilot had taken steps to assess the runway condition prior to the flight. Three days before the accident, he contacted the owner of the airstrip. The owner informed him that the runway was "firm and in good condition." On the day of the accident, the pilot flew over the airport and conducted a visual inspection of the runway. The runway appeared fine to him.
Landing and Nose-Over
The pilot proceeded with the landing. During the landing roll, after approximately 100 feet, the nose gear reportedly sank into soft terrain. This caused the aircraft to nose over. The abrupt deceleration and unexpected terrain condition led to the nose-over. The extent of damage to the aircraft is not specified in the available information, nor are details about any occupants or injuries.
Pilot Actions
The pilot's actions included contacting the airstrip owner three days prior and visually checking the runway on the day of the accident. The pilot's assessment was that the runway appeared suitable. The discrepancy between the reported condition and the actual condition encountered during landing is noted but not analyzed.