Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi, which resulted in the landing gear collapsing and a nose-over.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot reported that, after landing on a dirt runway and while taxiing down the runway to the parking area, the nose landing gear encountered soft terrain and collapsed, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Source record
Factual narrative
The pilot reported that, after landing on a dirt runway, while taxiing down the runway to the parking area. The nose landing gear went over an area of soft terrain, collapsed, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.