Accident Overview
A certified flight instructor and a private pilot, undergoing initial instruction in conventional landing gear equipped airplanes, were engaged in takeoff and landing practice. The accident occurred during the final landing of the session.
Sequence of Events
As the airplane slowed and approached a turnoff on the runway, the private pilot applied the brakes excessively. This action caused the aircraft to nose over, coming to rest inverted.
Aircraft Damage
Post-accident examination revealed substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. No other structural components were reported as damaged.
Investigation Findings
Investigators found no mechanical anomalies with the aircraft's control or brake systems. The accident was attributed solely to the pilot's input.