Landing Flare Leads to Runway Excursion
A pilot practicing landings experienced a loss of control during the landing flare. According to the pilot, he inadvertently allowed the left wing to become too low, resulting in the aircraft making initial contact with the runway on its left main landing gear. Immediately after the left gear touched down, the aircraft began to veer to the right.
Pilot Unable to Correct Path
The pilot reported that he could not realign the aircraft with the runway heading. As the veer continued, the left wing started dragging across the runway surface. The aircraft continued moving toward the east (right) side of the runway.
Hard Braking Leads to Nose-Over
Once the aircraft reached the right edge of the runway, the pilot applied hard braking to both wheels. This action caused the aircraft to nose over, ultimately coming to rest inverted approximately 10 feet off the side of the runway.
Pilot's Account
During a discussion with the investigator-in-charge, the pilot stated that there were no problems with the aircraft's flight controls or tailwheel steering system. He explained that the aircraft simply got away from him and that, as it began to depart the side of the runway, he applied a little too much braking.
The aircraft sustained damage in the incident. No information was provided regarding injuries or the aircraft's specific type, registration, or operator.