Occurrence
The pilot was conducting a visual approach from the east. During the landing flare, the airplane contacted the runway with significant force. The pilot reported that just before touchdown, he recognized the aircraft was sinking too rapidly and added power. Despite this action, the airplane struck the runway, resulting in the collapse of the left main landing gear and the nose landing gear.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that at the time of the accident, weather conditions were clear skies and calm winds. No other information regarding the approach or landing was provided by the pilot in the immediate statement.
Damage
The landing gear collapse involved the left main landing gear and the nose landing gear. The extent of additional damage to the airframe was not specified in the available report.
Investigation Notes
The investigation focused on the sequence of events as described by the pilot. No further factors or causal determinations were included in the initial source material.