On 14 Aug 2015, a CESSNA 337F F operated by FLYING W AIRCRAFT SALES INC was involved in an aviation accident near Danbury, CT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to maintain proper pitch control during the landing phase, which led to a hard landing, the collapse of the nose landing gear, and the subsequent runway excursion into the terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A Cessna 337F experienced a nose gear collapse and runway excursion during a landing in Danbury, Connecticut.
What happened
On August 14, 2015, a Cessna 337F, registration N8922M, was involved in an accident during landing at Danbury, CT. The pilot reported performing a hard landing, which caused the nose gear to collapse. Following the collapse, the aircraft skidded to the left of the runway and struck flat terrain located between the runway and the taxiway. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. There were no injuries resulting from the event.
The investigation
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions involving the engine or airframe prior to the impact that would have prevented normal operations.
Probable cause
The pilot failed to maintain proper pitch control during the landing phase, which led to a hard landing, the collapse of the nose landing gear, and the subsequent runway excursion into the terrain.