Accident Overview
The airplane sustained damage when it nosed over during the landing roll. A report submitted by the pilot detailed the sequence of events leading to the accident.
Flight Details
The pilot stated that the airplane had departed earlier in the day from Lake Elmo Airport in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, and flew to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport in Brainerd, Minnesota. The accident occurred on the return flight. According to the report, the pilot did not refuel the airplane before departing on the return leg.
Landing Sequence
While returning and approximately 3 miles from the intended destination airport, the engine lost power. The pilot reported that the airplane had too much airspeed during the landing, resulting in three bounces before the airplane flipped over and nosed over. After the accident, no fuel was found in the airplane.