Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during the landing approach, his concern about reaching a specific taxiway exit led to an improper touchdown. The airplane's nosewheel contacted the runway first, followed by two bounces. Subsequently, the nosewheel collapsed, and the airplane veered off the left side of the runway.
Pilot Experience
The pilot stated he had approximately 18 hours of total pilot-in-command experience, with about 16 hours in the same make and model of the accident airplane.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, his focus on landing within the touchdown zone to facilitate a turnoff at a particular taxiway influenced his approach. The airplane landed nosewheel-first, resulting in two bounces. After the second bounce, the nosewheel assembly failed, causing the airplane to depart the runway to the left. The pilot did not report any other factors contributing to the event.
Investigation
The investigation did not determine a probable cause for the incident based on the available information. No additional details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or occupants were provided in the source.