Incident Overview
According to the pilot, the flight involved low and slow operations. When the pilot added power to initiate a climb, the airplane did not climb as expected. Consequently, the pilot decided to execute a precautionary landing on a dry lake bed.
Landing and Flap Extension
After landing, the pilot observed that the flaps were extended more than intended. The pilot then retracted the flaps and added power to depart from the lake bed.
Departure and Nose-Over
During the departure roll, the nose wheel sank into the soft dirt, causing the airplane to nose over. The accident resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.
Post-Incident Examination
An examination of the airplane's systems following the incident revealed no anomalies.