Event Overview
A pilot flying a non-stop flight lasting nearly 5 hours from New Mexico to California attempted to land at an uncontrolled airport. The pilot acknowledged that the aircraft's final approach speed was excessive.
Sequence of Events
After touchdown, the aircraft bounced off its nose wheel and stalled. The second bounce was described by the pilot as very hard, causing the nose gear to collapse. The aircraft then skidded to a stop approximately 249 feet beyond the location where the nose gear collapsed.
Landing Details
The landing was conducted at an uncontrolled airport. The pilot's admission of excessive approach speed was noted. No other factors were reported in the source.