Pilot's Account
The pilot reported that he decided to practice a taxi run on Runway 27 before takeoff. During the taxi run, he applied approximately 50 percent of the engine power, which caused the airplane's tailwheel to lift off the ground. When the tail lifted, the airplane veered to the right toward a runway light and a snow bank. The pilot stated that he reduced power and corrected with rudder, but to avoid a collision, he lifted the aircraft over the snowbank.
Sequence of Events
After the aircraft cleared—or hopped over—the snowbank, it settled into the snow and nosed over. The pilot reported that the wind was from the south at 5 to 10 knots with gusts to 12 knots.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The pilot had only about 6 hours of experience in this make and model of aircraft. No further details about the aircraft, such as registration or engine count, were provided in the source.