Accident Details
An aircraft nosed over after contacting a ditch during the landing roll. According to the pilot, the loss of directional control occurred after a soft touchdown, when the aircraft began to veer to the left of the runway. The pilot attempted remedial rudder pressure and braking, but these actions were ineffective. The aircraft subsequently traveled off the left side of the runway and contacted a ditch, resulting in the nose-over.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that after the accident, the left tire was found to be flat. This tire had been replaced one week prior to the accident. A mechanic inspected the tire and found that the tube was pinched between the rim halves.
Inspection Findings
A mechanic's inspection confirmed that the tube had been pinched between the rim halves, which likely caused the tire to deflate. No other contributing factors were identified in the source.