Accident Description
A pilot conducted a flight with the purpose of practicing landings in a tailwheel-equipped airplane on a grass airstrip. After departing, the pilot remained in the traffic pattern and configured the airplane for a wheel landing. During the landing roll, the main landing gear touched down on the grass surface while the tailwheel remained airborne. The pilot then applied brake pressure. This action caused the airplane to nose over, resulting in damage to the firewall. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Aircraft Information
The airplane involved was a tailwheel-equipped aircraft. Specific make, model, and registration were not provided in the source. The pilot noted that the airplane had been operating normally prior to the event, with no indications of any mechanical issues.
Pilot Report
In the aftermath of the event, the pilot stated that the airplane experienced no preexisting mechanical problems. The pilot's account indicates that the nose-over occurred solely due to the application of brakes while the tailwheel was still off the ground. No other contributing factors were mentioned.