Incident Overview
A recently certificated private pilot was taxiing an aircraft to Runway 9 for a night takeoff. Concurrently, another aircraft began its takeoff roll on the same runway. As a courtesy, the taxiing pilot turned off his taxi light to avoid blinding the other pilot. He relied on the glow of the wing tip navigation lights to see the path ahead and continued taxiing.
Sequence of Events
The taxiway included a sharp curve that the pilot did not see. The aircraft departed the taxiway, descended into a depression in the ground, and nosed over. Weather conditions were visual flight rules, but the night was dark.
Contributing Factors
No contributing factors are specified in the source material beyond the dark night and the use of wing tip navigation lights for illumination.
Investigation Outcome
The investigation did not provide a stated probable cause. The aircraft's registration and specific type were not included in the source. No injuries or fatalities were reported.