Incident Overview
A tailwheel training flight concluded with the aircraft nosing over after colliding with a snow bank during landing. The flight was conducted as part of a tailwheel transition course, with a certified flight instructor (CFI) providing instruction to a private pilot.
Sequence of Events
According to the CFI, the student pilot performed the first landing. The CFI then demonstrated a wheel landing. The student completed two additional landings with minimal assistance. The accident occurred during the student's fourth landing of the flight.
The CFI reported that the student landed on the main landing gear. After the tailwheel made contact with the runway, the airplane turned slightly left of the centerline. The student overcorrected, causing the airplane to veer abruptly to the right. The CFI applied full left rudder input but stated it was too late. The airplane ground looped, struck a snow bank along the side of the runway, and nosed over.
Outcome
The accident resulted in the airplane nosing over after striking the snow bank. No further details regarding injuries or damage were provided in the source.
Probable Cause
The source did not state a probable cause for the accident.