Crash location | 32.819723°N, 97.362500°W |
Nearest city | Meacham International Airport, TX
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Tail number | N4920w |
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Accident date | 06 Dec 2008 |
Aircraft type | Rockwell International 114 |
Additional details: | None |
The pilot was performing a landing after a cross country flight. The pilot stated the airplane bounced hard several times after touchdown. During the touchdown sequence the nose gear collapsed and the propeller struck the ground. Examination of the airplane revealed several shear points within the nose gear assembly and the firewall was buckled.
The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing.