Amateur-built SUPER ES N855SH accident near Merritt Island, Florida

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing.

NTSB analysis

The pilot reported that, while on the final approach to land, the airplane may have been a little fast. When the airplane touched down on the runway, it porpoised, which resulted in the separation of the nose landing gear. The airplane then veered off the runway onto grass. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA20CA153 for the full record.