January 1, 2024, Mansfield, La.
Beech C23 Sundowner
The pilot later reported conducting a normal, full-flap landing to the runway. Upon touching down, the airplane’s nose landing gear collapsed, and a post-impact fire ensued after the airplane came to rest. The fire destroyed the airplane, limiting post-accident evaluation. A poor-quality airport surveillance video appeared to show the airplane bounced and porpoised “several” times before it came to rest.
