Primary finding
Probable cause
The improper use of elevator flight control during the landing by the pilot in command.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
During climb to cruise the no. 2 engine failed due to fatigue cracking of the 15th stage stator vanes. During landing at the airport, upon touchdown the digital flight data recorder recorded control column movement foreward. The airplane landed on the nose gear hard damaging the nose gear mount and the fuselage keel beam.
Source record
Factual narrative
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