Incident Overview
A pilot flying a personal airplane for an annual inspection at the destination airport reported that the nose gear collapsed after landing on a grass runway. The pilot had observed the windsock indicating a south wind and planned to land on runway 23. He intended to clear a fence at the runway's end and stop within the 1,400-foot length.
Approach and Landing
The pilot stated he was aware that the terrain sloped upward from the fence to the runway threshold, and he aimed for the crest of the hill. During the approach, he first added power to correct a "fast rate of descent," then reduced power when he felt the runway was assured. However, according to the pilot, "the rise was greater than I thought, and the airspeed was lower than I thought."
Touchdown and Damage
The airplane touched down about halfway up the slope. Upon touchdown, the nose gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest at the top of the slope. According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the firewall sustained substantial damage.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident. No other information regarding aircraft type, registration, or injuries was provided.