What happened
The pilot reported that during the landing phase of flight, the aircraft touched down approximately at the midpoint of a 2140-foot grass runway. Upon applying braking action, the aircraft skidded across the grass surface. The pilot was unable to stop the aircraft within the designated landing area.
After departing the runway, the aircraft encountered sandy terrain and subsequently nosed over. At the time of the incident, the temperature was approximately 95 degrees Fahrenheit, and the wind was calm. The airport elevation was recorded at 623 feet.
Findings
The primary factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's inability to stop the aircraft on the available landing surface and the subsequent departure from the runway into sandy terrain. The grass runway surface likely contributed to reduced braking efficiency under the reported conditions.