Incident Overview
A pilot was taxiing the airplane prior to takeoff when the aircraft began a gradual right turn. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control, and the airplane veered off the taxiway onto the adjacent grass. As the right main tire moved onto the grass, the airplane pivoted to the right, and the nose gear subsequently collapsed.
Details
According to information from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the nose gear trunnion was broken at the right side attach point. This break caused the nose gear to collapse and, in the process, tore the left attach point from the wheel well. The incident occurred while the airplane was maneuvering on the taxiway before departure.
Findings
The FAA's examination revealed that the nose gear trunnion failure at the right side attach point led to the collapse of the nose gear. No further details about the aircraft or circumstances were provided.