Accident Summary
During the landing sequence, the main landing gear touched down first at an airspeed of approximately 40 knots, followed by the nose landing gear. Upon contact with the runway surface, the nose landing gear tire deflated. The airplane subsequently rolled to the right side of the runway and came to rest approximately 5 feet from the runway edge.
Aircraft Information
According to the manufacturer’s pilot operating handbook, the stall airspeed for this airplane with flaps down and power off is 49 knots.
Damage Assessment
The Airframe and Powerplant mechanic who recovered the airplane reported that the nose landing gear wheel was broken in half. Additionally, damage was sustained to the upper and lower firewall on both the pilot and copilot sides.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with any portion of the airplane prior to touchdown that would have prevented normal flight operations.