Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in overload failure of the nose gear.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot departed from an airport, that was NOTAM closed, for a local flight. The pilot's first attempt to land at the departure airport resulted in a bounced landing and a go around. The pilot's second attempt to land at the departure airport also resulted in a bounced landing, followed by a collapsed nose gear. The airplane slid to a stop on the runway and a post crash fire erupted.
Source record
Factual narrative
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