Pilot flips aircraft after excessive braking during bounced landing recovery (N2926Z)

What happened

The accident occurred while the pilot was attempting to recover from a bounced full-stall landing. During this critical phase of flight, the aircraft drifted off the side of the runway. Believing that a collision with a nearby residence was imminent, the pilot applied hard braking in an effort to stop the aircraft. This excessive brake application caused the aircraft to flip over.

The investigation

Post-acc examination confirmed that the primary cause of the upset was the pilot's reaction to the perceived threat of hitting a structure. The pilot reported that variable crosswinds were present at the time of the accident, which likely contributed to the initial bounce and subsequent drift.

Findings

The sequence of events highlights the dangers of over-controlling during a landing recovery. The decision to brake heavily while off the paved surface led directly to the rollover. The presence of variable crosswinds was noted as a contributing environmental factor.