Event Description
During the landing roll, the pilot reported that the airplane experienced a nose wheel shimmy. Following the shimmy, the airplane drifted to the right. The pilot applied left rudder input to correct the drift. However, this resulted in an overcorrection, causing the airplane to depart the left side of the runway. The airplane subsequently impacted uneven terrain.
Damage
As a result of the impact, the nose gear separated from the airplane. The separation caused substantial damage to the firewall and the outboard section of the right wing.
Investigation
A Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness inspector examined the airplane. The inspection identified no mechanical anomalies with the airframe or systems. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident.