Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose gear collapsing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector assigned to the event, the pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane landed hard on the nose landing gear, bounced, briefly became airborne and after touching down again, the nose landing gear collapse.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts
The inspector added that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA19CA025