Accident Details
The pilot, who was flying solo, stated that the purpose of the flight was to perform several touch-and-go landings. During the initial takeoff roll, the airplane began to veer slightly to the left of the runway centerline. In an attempt to correct the veer, he applied a slight amount of right rudder, but the airplane continued to the left. When he applied additional pressure to the right rudder pedal, the right main wheel brake "locked up" and the airplane subsequently nosed over.
Pilot Actions and Discovery
After the accident, the pilot discovered that he had inadvertently been depressing the brake pedal with the heel of his shoe. He reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings, fuselage, and empennage.