Lewiston, ID, USA
N601AB
FDR601 LLC ZODIAC 601XL
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The pilot stated that he flared the airplane too soon during the landing. The airplane bounced and then landed nose wheel first, collapsing the nose gear strut. Upon further inspection it was determined that the firewall was substantially damage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot's improper flare during landing.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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