Incident Overview
The pilot of an airplane reported that the taxi out and run up were normal prior to the planned departure. During the takeoff roll, at approximately 65 miles per hour, a loud bang was heard. Immediately afterward, oil appeared on the airplane's windshield, and the nose gear collapsed.
Pilot's Account
The pilot stated that before attempting the takeoff, he was certain the landing gear selector was in the down position. Additionally, the manual indicator near the nose wheel area was in agreement with the selector switch, indicating the gear was down.
Sequence of Events
- Taxi and run up: normal.
- Takeoff roll: at about 65 mph, loud bang occurred.
- Oil then covered the windshield.
- The nose gear subsequently collapsed.
No further details were provided about the aircraft type, registration, or any injuries.