Incident Overview
A small aircraft nosed over during a forced landing on a beach after experiencing a stall during a low pass. The pilot reported flying at 500 feet above ground level (AGL) while taking pictures around an island when the aircraft began to settle.
Pilot Actions
In response to the aircraft settling, the pilot added power and applied elevator back pressure. Carburetor heat was then applied, and flaps were deployed in increments: first 10 degrees, then 20 degrees, and finally 30 degrees. Despite these actions, the aircraft continued to settle.
Forced Landing and Nose-Over
The pilot elected to land on the beach. During the landing roll, the nose gear dug into the sand, causing the aircraft to nose over.
Conclusion
The incident resulted from a stall during a low pass, leading to a forced landing and subsequent nose-over on the beach.