Incident Overview
A pilot was conducting a personal night proficiency flight. The first two stop-and-go landings were completed without incident. On the third landing, the aircraft touched down about 50 to 60 feet short of the runway on upsloping terrain. The nose gear collapsed upon impact.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that he was performing a power-off approach during the landing. He also reported that the high-intensity strobe lights marking the runway threshold caused some interference with his visual perception, which may have affected his depth perception during the final approach.
Aircraft Damage
The nose gear collapsed as a result of the touchdown on the upsloping terrain short of the runway. No other damage was reported in the source.
Investigation Findings
The investigation documented the pilot's statements and the circumstances of the event. No further analysis or conclusions were provided in the source.