Introduction
The accident involved a tailwheel airplane that nosed over while landing on an uphill, unimproved strip. The pilot applied the brakes during the landing roll, causing the aircraft to pitch forward. The resulting impact caused substantial damage to the left wing, tail cone, and rudder.
Details of the Event
The landing was conducted on a strip measuring between 600 and 700 feet in length, which was described as uphill and unimproved. After touchdown, the pilot applied the brakes, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions; the airplane had been operating normally. The wind at the time of the accident was about 4 knots from the east, and the airplane was landing to the west. The pilot noted that he had successfully landed at this same strip on a flight two days prior to the accident. The damage to the airplane was substantial, including the left wing, tail cone, and rudder. No other information was provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, or occupants.