Background
A dual training flight had been scheduled at a flight school. Before the flight commenced, the director of operations directed the certified flight instructor (CFI) and a pilot-rated student to transport a school mechanic to a grass airstrip. This airstrip was situated approximately 20 miles from the school's home airport and could be reached by vehicle. The previous night, another school airplane had been landed at this airstrip because of an engine malfunction.
Flight Details
The student pilot was flying the airplane during the mission. The landing approach was normal. As the aircraft touched down, the main landing gear contacted the runway first. Immediately after touchdown, the airplane decelerated rapidly. The CFI asked the student if he had applied the brakes. The student responded that he had not applied the brakes. Shortly thereafter, the nose landing gear made contact with the runway surface, which consisted of soft, wet grass. This contact caused the airplane to nose over.
Outcome
The incident resulted in the airplane coming to rest in an inverted position on the grass airstrip. No further details regarding the condition of the occupants or the extent of damage to the aircraft were provided in the source.