Approach and Landing
During the approach to runway 27, the pilot maintained an airspeed between 100 and 110 knots to compensate for gusty wind conditions. The pilot reported that the wind at the time of the accident was from 190 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 18 knots.
Aborted Landing
Upon touchdown, the airplane began to porpoise, and the pilot aborted the landing. During the aborted landing, the airplane encountered a wind gust and settled back onto the terrain adjacent to the runway. The pilot then reduced engine power and attempted to stop the airplane.
Impact
Subsequently, the airplane impacted an airport perimeter fence and came to rest upright. The postaccident examination revealed that the nose wheel landing gear had separated, and the gearbox bulkhead was bent and deformed.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical anomalies or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.