Incident Overview
A pilot conducted an off-airport landing on a driveway to pick up parts at a nearby parts house. The driveway measured 500 feet in length and 20 feet in width. During the landing sequence, the aircraft encountered a rock and subsequently nosed over, resulting in substantial damage.
Pilot Statement
According to the pilot, turbulence caused the aircraft to drift to the left side of the driveway, where it impacted a rock. The pilot further stated that heavy braking combined with the rock strike caused the aircraft to overturn onto its back.
Contributing Factors
The pilot noted that the accident could have been avoided by selecting a different landing area. No additional factors were provided in the source.
Damage
The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the nose-over.