Incident Overview
During a maneuver to drop parachutists, a parachute became entangled in the horizontal stabilizer of the aircraft. Following the parachutist's disengagement from the aircraft, the pilot executed a landing. The entanglement compromised elevator effectiveness, hindering the pilot's ability to flare properly.
Landing and Damage
The landing was hard, resulting in the failure of the nose gear. Additionally, the stabilizer spar was damaged during the encounter with the parachute. The cowling, propeller, and fuselage also sustained damage. The aircraft made a hard landing after the parachutist released from the aircraft, and the nose gear collapsed during the landing attempt.
Aircraft Condition
The lack of elevator effectiveness due to the entangled parachute affected the pilot's ability to control the flare, contributing to the hard landing. The damage included the stabilizer spar, nose gear, cowling, propeller, and fuselage. No further details about the aircraft or occupants are provided in the source material.