You know, my little chick had an abscess behind her eye recently. She had similar behavior to the falling any time she tipped her head back. She would flip around the brooder and walk backwards. I thought it was a vitamin deficiency, but I realized it was because she couldn't see out of that eye. I also think her ear was affected because the swelling was so severe. Now that the antibiotics have started working, she can see again, and she doesn't fall backward anymore.
I wonder if it is an infection of some sort or her vision???? Total guess...