Accident
The aircraft touched down normally on the main landing gear and began its rollout. Upon nose gear touchdown, the nose landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage as the aircraft impacted the terrain.
Investigation
A subsequent investigation into the collapse revealed structural anomalies in the engine mount. Specifically, the engine mount was found to be cracked in the vicinity of two welds at the firewall attachment. The cracks exhibited rust, indicating they had been present for some time.
Findings
The collapse of the nose landing gear was coincident with the cracks observed in the engine mount. The presence of rust in the cracks suggests pre-existing damage. No further factors were identified in the source material.