Accident Overview
A pilot reported that during landing, the airplane touched down on its main landing gear. According to the pilot, the nose wheel collapsed upon touchdown, and the propeller subsequently struck the runway. Following the nose wheel collapse, the pilot lost directional control of the airplane.
Postaccident Examination
A postaccident examination conducted by a mechanic revealed no thin or worn areas on the nose wheel tire. Heavy wrinkling was observed on the airplane cowling. The upper nose strut support was found broken at the bolt lugs. Rivets on one side of the strut were sheared, while rivets on the other side were pulled. All rivets of the lower nose strut support were sheared in a rearward direction.
Additional Details
The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, date, time of day, weather conditions, or ATC involvement. No information is provided regarding occupants, injuries, or further damage beyond what is described above.