Accident Details
The pilot had just purchased the aircraft and had flown it for only three hours. The purpose of the flight was to ferry the aircraft to Deer Valley for a paint job.
Pilot Report
During the landing, the pilot reported that the wind was from 150 degrees at 6 knots, gusting to 12 knots. He stated that the nose wheel touched down first, and he struggled to maintain directional control. He guided the aircraft onto a turn-off, and after bringing it to a stop, the nose gear collapsed.
Outcome
The pilot's account provided specific details about the wind conditions and the sequence of events leading to the collapse. The nose gear collapse occurred after the aircraft had come to a complete stop on the turn-off. No further information was available from the source regarding the extent of damage or any other factors.