Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's misjudged landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The airplane landed hard on the runway. The nose gear collapsed, and the propeller struck the runway. The airplane swerved off the runway before stopping 50 feet later. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.
Source record
Factual narrative
In a written statement, the pilot reported that the airplane landed hard on runway 30. The nose gear collapsed, and the propeller struck the runway. The airplane swerved off the runway before stopping 50 feet later. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.