Incident Overview
The accident involved a certificated commercial pilot who was conducting a landing approach to Runway 33. According to the pilot's statement, he inadvertently allowed the airplane to descend below his planned glide path while on final approach.
Sequence of Events
As the airplane descended, the pilot attempted to arrest the descent by applying full engine power. Despite this action, the airplane continued to lose altitude and contacted the snow-covered approach end of the runway approximately 15 yards before the runway surface. The pilot then attempted to abort the landing, causing the airplane to become airborne once more. It subsequently drifted to the left of the runway and settled into an area of soft snow.
Damage
During the second touchdown, the nose wheel collapsed at the firewall bulkhead. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine firewall.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that the descent below the intended glide path was inadvertent, and that full engine power was applied in an effort to stop the descent. No further details about the pilot's actions or the airplane's performance were provided.