Incident Overview
A pilot was operating an airplane from the front seat, although the aircraft was placarded by the FAA for solo flight from the rear seat only. The pilot had been towing a banner and released it in the sod area adjacent to the runway. After the drop, the pilot side-stepped to the left and landed on the runway.
Sequence of Events
Upon landing, the tail of the airplane came up. The pilot applied throttle and aft stick, and his body weight shifted forward. During this maneuver, he inadvertently applied the brakes. This led to a loss of directional control, and subsequently the airplane nosed over.
Additional Details
No other information about the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or injuries was provided in the investigation source. The incident occurred during a banner towing operation, and the pilot was flying from a seat not authorized for solo flight.