Incident Overview
The pilot of a light aircraft reported losing control during the landing roll on a private grass strip after encountering soft terrain. The aircraft subsequently came to rest inverted adjacent to the runway.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot's report to an FAA inspector, the loss of control occurred when the aircraft ran into soft terrain during the landing roll. In the subsequent Pilot/Operator Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), the pilot stated that while taxiing off the strip to park, the aircraft crossed a ditch, after which the nose gear collapsed.
Damage
The airplane came to rest inverted. Both wings and the firewall sustained structural damage.
Investigation
No mechanical defects were found that would have contributed to the nose gear collapse.