Incident Overview
An airline transport certificated pilot was conducting the landing phase of an on-demand air taxi flight in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. The intended landing area was a large expanse of tundra covered with eight to ten inch tall grass, situated adjacent to a fishing camp. The preceding day, heavy rainfall had affected the entire north coast of Alaska.
Landing Sequence
The pilot reported executing a landing into the wind, with a heading toward the north. During the landing roll, as the pilot applied the brakes, the airplane encountered an unseen bump, which caused it to bounce and become briefly airborne, rising approximately 12 inches above the surface. Upon subsequent touchdown, the main wheels came into contact with soft mud.
Damage and Outcome
The encounter with the soft mud resulted in the airplane nosing over. Post-accident inspection revealed damage to the propeller, the wing lift struts, the vertical stabilizer, and the rudder. The source provides no information on injuries, fatalities, or the specific aircraft make, model, or registration.