Accident Details
During what was described as a routine practice session of stop-and-go landings, a certificated commercial pilot experienced a nose-over event on the second landing roll. According to the pilot's account, after touching down, he applied the brakes to bring the airplane to a stop. Instead of decelerating normally, the airplane nosed over, causing the propeller to strike the ground and damage the forward fuselage.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that the airplane had recently undergone a modification: the original braking system was replaced with new, double puck hydraulic brakes. He stated that he was simply not aware of how well the new brakes worked, implying that the sudden and unexpected braking force led to the nose-over. The pilot further noted that there were no preaccident mechanical problems with the airplane; the brakes functioned as designed.
No other details about the location, date, aircraft type, or registration were provided in the initial report. The incident remains under review.