Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot-in-command's improper landing flare, which resulted in the aircraft bouncing and entering a porpoise maneuver. Contributing to the accident was his failure to recover from the bounced landing and perform a go-around.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot stated that the aircraft floated during the landing flare and he lowered the nose slightly. The nose landing gear contacted the runway and the aircraft began to porpoise with the nose gear contacting the runway each time. On the third porpoise the nose landing gear collapsed and the aircraft slid to a stop.
Source record
Factual narrative
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