Accident Details
A Cessna 182T experienced a landing mishap that resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear and substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot reported that during the final approach for landing, the airplane was about four or five knots faster than usual. There were no wind gusts or turbulence, and the airplane felt smooth.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that the first touchdown on the runway was followed by a bounce. On the second contact, the pilot heard a crack and knew something was wrong. To avoid stalling, the pilot slightly increased engine power, but the airplane subsequently stalled. The pilot noted that the stall did not feel the same as a practiced stall, and the airplane came down hard on the runway.
Landing Sequence
According to the pilot, the main landing gear made contact during the first touchdown, while the second touchdown was on the nose wheel. The nose gear collapsed under the load, causing substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot did not report any injuries.