Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during the final approach, after determining the airplane was too high, the power was reduced to idle. The nose was then lowered to accelerate the descent. The airplane touched down long on the runway at approximately 90 knots and began to porpoise.
Sequence of Events
Concerned that the airplane might overrun the runway end, the pilot pushed the nose down in an attempt to get the airplane on the runway. The nosewheel struck the runway hard, resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear. The engine firewall and the propeller were damaged during the mishap.
Damage Assessment
The accident resulted in damage to the engine firewall and the propeller. No other damage was reported. The extent of the damage was confined to the nose gear assembly and the propeller area.
Pilot Actions
The pilot's actions included reducing power to idle and lowering the nose to increase descent rate, which led to a long touchdown. The subsequent porpoise and the decision to force the nose down contributed to the hard nosewheel impact and gear collapse.