Aviation Accident Summary CEN09CA084

Meacham Int'l Airport, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N4920w

ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL 114

Analysis

The pilot was performing a landing after a cross-country flight. The pilot stated the airplane bounced hard several times after touchdown. During the touchdown sequence the nose gear collapsed and the propeller struck the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed several shear points within the nose gear assembly and the firewall was buckled.

Factual Information

The pilot was performing a landing after a cross country flight. The pilot stated the airplane bounced hard several times after touchdown. During the touchdown sequence the nose gear collapsed and the propeller struck the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed several shear points within the nose gear assembly and the firewall was buckled.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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