Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, at the point of rotation, the nose gear failed. This caused the aircraft to drop down, striking the runway with the propeller. The aircraft then became airborne for approximately 15 seconds. The pilot subsequently landed the aircraft on an adjacent runway. During the landing roll, the aircraft slid into two other parked aircraft, causing substantial damage.
Investigation Findings
An FAA inspector and an independent A&P mechanic examined the nose gear assembly. They found evidence of only overload failure and could not confirm the pilot's report that the nose gear had retracted during the takeoff roll.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft sustained substantial damage as a result of the ground collision with the two parked aircraft. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, operator, or occupants were provided in the source.