Incident Summary
A pilot experienced a ground loop and subsequent nose-over during the landing roll in calm wind conditions. The accident occurred after the aircraft began to decelerate and drift toward the side of the runway.
Sequence of Events
The landing was initially uneventful, with calm winds and a normal touchdown. As the aircraft decelerated, it started to deviate laterally, drifting toward the edge of the runway. The pilot initiated corrective actions, but at that moment, the soles of his boots became caught on either the rudder pedals or each other. This entanglement temporarily prevented the pilot from making necessary rudder inputs to correct the drift. By the time he freed his feet, the aircraft had entered a ground loop. The pilot was unable to recover from the ground loop, and the aircraft continued its rotation, departing the side of the runway. Upon leaving the paved surface, the aircraft encountered soft terrain, which caused it to nose over.
Conclusion
The investigation documented the sequence of events as described, noting the pilot's temporary inability to apply rudder due to his boots being caught. No further analysis or causal factors were provided in the source material.