Accident Overview
The pilot reported that the accident occurred during a landing on his private airstrip, a 1,300-foot by 100-foot grass strip. He was landing to the west, a direction he chooses when winds are 5 knots or less to avoid crossing high-tension power lines on the west end during approach.
Pilot's Account
According to the pilot, the winds at his departure airport, which was six minutes away, were from 050 degrees at 6 knots. He stated that he landed further down the airstrip than normal and realized he would not be able to stop within the remaining distance. To avoid overrunning, he attempted to perform a ground loop, a maneuver intended to turn the airplane abruptly using rudder and differential braking.
Ground Loop Attempt
The pilot explained that due to a lack of friction on the grass surface, he was unable to execute the ground loop. The airplane continued off the end of the airstrip without turning. Once off the strip, the airplane contacted a 6-foot deep drainage ditch, causing it to nose over.
Outcome
The airplane nosed over after contacting the ditch. No further details about the aircraft or the pilot were provided in the source.