Incident Summary
A pilot reported that his tailwheel-equipped airplane nosed over during taxi after landing. The event occurred when he applied the brakes with the intention of further reducing the aircraft's speed. According to the pilot, the nose-over happened suddenly.
Pilot's Statement
The pilot stated that a recent tire change had been performed on the aircraft. The original 29-inch Alaska Bushwheels were replaced with smaller 6.00x6 tires. This alteration, in the pilot's words, made the Cleveland double puck brakes "very sensitive." He further noted that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Postaccident Examination
Following the incident, an examination of the airplane was conducted. It revealed substantial damage to the right wing and the vertical stabilizer. No other damage details were provided.
Additional Information
The pilot did not report any injuries or other contributing factors. The investigation focused on the pilot's account and the physical evidence from the examination.