Incident Overview
A pilot was landing a tundra tire-equipped, tailwheel airplane at an off-airport site. During the landing roll out, the aircraft bounced slightly. The pilot reported that he inadvertently applied excessive brake pressure, which caused the airplane to nose over.
Damage and Mechanical Condition
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the rudder, vertical stabilizer, and left lift strut. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Pilot Recommendations
In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot suggested that the accident may have been avoided by executing a go-around, using less aggressive braking, ensuring the control yoke was full aft and applying a short burst of power to keep the tail down, or landing at a different location.