Accident Overview
A pilot flying to a resort destination made a landing that resulted in a nose gear collapse and the airplane flipping over. The pilot had stopped en route to obtain directions and also solicited inflight directions from another pilot. The destination was a 3,200-foot sod airstrip located at a resort.
Witness Observations
Witnesses observed the airplane executing a steep approach, with the nose down at an angle of approximately 15 to 20 degrees. The airplane was not flared before touchdown. The initial ground contact occurred about two-thirds of the way down the runway. After touching down on the nose gear, the airplane bounced for approximately 40 feet. On the second touchdown, the nose gear collapsed, causing the airplane to flip over and slide to a stop.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that he did not attempt to recover from the bounced landing, but instead decided to "ride it out."
Conclusion
The accident sequence involved a steep approach, lack of flare, and a bounced landing that led to structural failure of the nose gear and the aircraft overturning. No probable cause was stated in the source.