Incident Overview
A pilot landing on a beach to deliver mail reported that during touchdown, the aircraft skipped approximately 50 feet before settling to the ground. The aircraft then remained in contact with the ground and rolled straight ahead. During the landing roll, the aircraft nosed over.
Pilot Account
The pilot indicated that the nose-over might have been caused by the aircraft wheels hitting a soft spot on the beach while he was applying brakes. The usable landing area on the beach was reported to be about 900 feet. The pilot had landed on the beach many times during his eight years of employment with the company, indicating familiarity with the landing site.
Conditions
No additional details regarding the aircraft type, registration, occupant injuries, or weather were provided in the report.