Event Description
During the landing, the pilot initiated the flare one-third of the way down the runway. The approach speed was slightly higher than normal, causing the flare to be longer than expected. When the aircraft reached the midpoint of the runway, the pilot further raised the nose in an attempt to touch down. At this point, the pilot realized the airplane was too high for a typical touchdown and was also slow. The airplane subsequently landed hard, bounced three times, and the nose wheel collapsed.
Landing Sequence
The pilot began the flare early, approximately 1/3 down the runway. The slightly elevated approach speed extended the flare duration. As the airplane passed the halfway mark, the pilot increased nose-up input to initiate touchdown. The combination of excessive height and low speed resulted in a hard impact. The airplane then porpoised, bouncing three times, before the nose wheel structure failed.
Outcome
After the series of bounces, the nose wheel collapsed. The landing was completed with the nose gear unable to support the aircraft. Further details regarding the extent of damage or any injuries were not specified in the source material.