Incident Overview
A twin-engine airplane, piloted by an individual with 1,508 hours of flight experience, lost control during a landing attempt on runway 17. The airplane departed the runway surface and struck a runway light. The pilot reported that he "hit a gust of wind" while landing.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft traveled approximately 400 feet after exiting the runway before coming to a stop. The landing roll was otherwise unremarkable until the loss of control occurred.
Post-Incident Examination
An examination of the airplane revealed that the nose wheel had collapsed into the wheel well. Additionally, the forward main bulkhead was found to be bent and pushed out of position.
Probable Cause
Not stated in the source.