Accident Details
The aircraft was substantially damaged during a hard landing, which subsequently collapsed the nose landing gear and wrinkled the fuselage. The aircraft came to rest headed straight down the runway, approximately on the centerline.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that the approach was "fairly" stabilized; however, he noted he was late getting set up for landing. He did not recall how many green landing gear extension lights he observed prior to landing. The pilot reported that when the main landing gear touched down on landing, the nose of the aircraft "immediately dropped to the runway."
Post-Accident Examination
Post-accident examination determined that the nose landing gear was in a retracted position in the wheel well. The remaining sections of the nose landing gear doors were wedged behind the landing gear strut. The lower, outboard section of the fuselage was wrinkled from the nose landing gear to a point approximately even with the windshield.
Aircraft Manufacturer Information
The aircraft manufacturer stated that the nose landing gear doors are mechanically actuated.