Incident Overview
A pilot flying a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that he maintained minimum airspeed on short final in preparation for a short field landing. As the aircraft cleared trees at the approach end of the runway, a "significant sink rate" developed. The pilot applied power, but the thrust increase was insufficient to arrest the descent.
Landing and Damage
The airplane landed hard on its main wheels, causing the propeller to strike the grass runway. During the landing roll, the aircraft nosed over, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall and empennage.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The pilot stated that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane prior to the accident. The specific aircraft type, registration, and other details were not disclosed in the report.