Primary finding
Probable cause
That the pilot misjudged the flare and failed to properly recover from the ensuing bounced landing. The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point was a factor.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot failed to properly recover from a bounced landing which subsequently collapsed the nose landing gear. The pilot landed long with 1/3 to 1/4 of the runway length remaining. The pilot reported that the airplane did not experience any mechanical failures or malfunctions.
Source record
Factual narrative
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