What happened
A solo student pilot was conducting practice sessions involving touch-and-go landings on a 2,200-foot runway covered in gravel. After completing four successful touch-and-go operations, the pilot decided to execute a full-stop landing.
During the landing roll, the aircraft veered slightly to the left. In an effort to realign the aircraft with the center of the runway, the pilot applied the brakes. As the aircraft approached the end of the landing roll, the pilot inadvertently applied excessive brake pressure, which caused the airplane to nose over.
Findings
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical issues with the aircraft prior to the accident. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to its wings, fuselage, and empennage.