Incident Overview
On August 4, 2011, the National Transportation Safety Board received a report from a pilot regarding an accident that occurred during landing on a turf airstrip. The pilot stated that trees near the approach end of the runway necessitated a steeper-than-normal approach angle.
Landing Sequence
During the flare, the airplane touched down hard on the nose gear. This forceful contact caused structural damage to the firewall. The pilot noted that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Damage Assessment
The only reported damage from the accident was to the firewall. The extent of the damage was not specified in the pilot's report, but the incident highlights the challenges of operating on turf airstrips with obstacles on approach.
Pilot Report
The pilot provided the account to the NTSB on August 4, 2011, detailing the sequence of events. No further information regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or location was included in the report.