Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's excessive brake application during landing.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, he applied wheel brakes in an effort to turn onto a taxiway. He stated that, when he applied the brakes, the right brake locked up and the airplane subsequently nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing and vertical stabilizer. No preexisting mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane were reported.
Source record
Factual narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, he applied wheel brakes in an effort to turn onto an approaching taxiway. He stated that when the brakes were applied, the right brake locked up and the airplane subsequently nosed over, coming to a rest inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing (top) and vertical stabilizer. No mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane were reported.