Accident Summary
A pilot reported that during landing, the airplane was configured for landing and touched down with the main landing gear contacting the surface first. The landing roll proceeded normally until the nose gear contacted the runway. At that point, the airplane made a sharp veer to the left. The pilot manipulated the rudder pedals in an attempt to regain directional control, but the airplane continued to the left. Despite the pilot's efforts, the airplane collided with the Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) lighting system.
Damage and Examination
The collision with the VASI system resulted in substantial damage to the left wing of the airplane. Following the incident, a Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness inspector performed a post-impact examination of the nose gear. The examination found no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Investigation Notes
The investigation did not identify any mechanical issues with the nose gear that could explain the loss of directional control. The pilot's account describes a normal landing until the nose gear touchdown, after which the veer occurred. No further causes or contributing factors were stated.