Introduction
A solo commercial pilot experienced a nose-over incident while landing a wheel-equipped airplane on a paved, dry runway. The event resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft, but no injuries were reported. The subsequent investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) found no mechanical issues prior to the accident.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot's report, the landing was normal until after touchdown. At that point, the tower controller requested that the pilot exit the runway at the first available taxiway, if possible. In response, the pilot applied the airplane's toe brakes. The pilot stated that as soon as he applied the brakes, the wheels stopped rotating, and the airplane nosed over.
The aircraft sustained substantial damage to both wings, the fuselage, and the empennage.
Investigation
An FAA inspector examined the airplane following the incident. The inspection revealed no preaccident mechanical anomalies. The cause of the nose-over has not been explicitly stated in the available information.