Accident Overview
A flight instructor and a student pilot were taxiing for departure when the airplane began to veer to the right of the taxiway centerline. In an attempt to correct the directional movement, the student pilot, who was on the controls, applied the brakes quickly. The flight instructor reported that he could not intervene quickly enough before the airplane nosed over and came to rest inverted on the taxiway.
Pilot Actions
The student pilot was at the controls during taxi. When the airplane deviated to the right, the student pilot applied the brakes abruptly in an effort to regain directional control. The flight instructor stated that he was unable to act in time to prevent the nose-over.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and vertical stabilizer as a result of the accident.
Mechanical Status
The flight instructor reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.