"your nose gear is less than halfway down "

A Cessna 310I aircraft, registered as N8054M, experienced a nose gear collapse during an emergency landing at Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB/KPKB) in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Fortunately, both occupants onboard escaped without any injuries. The aircraft initially departed from KPKB at 1101 LT (Local Time) on a routine flight.

Accident Facts

Approximately 20 minutes after departure, the pilot made the decision to return to the airport. Upon return, the aircraft began conducting multiple low passes over the runway, likely as part of efforts to assess or troubleshoot the landing gear issue. Photographic evidence revealed that the nose gear was partially retracted and appeared stuck, preventing normal landing procedures.

The aircraft eventually attempted a landing on runway 21. Despite the pilot's efforts, the nose gear collapsed during the landing roll before the aircraft came to a complete stop. Fortunately, both occupants remained unharmed, and there were no immediate reports of significant damage beyond the collapsed gear.

This incident highlights the skill and composure of the pilot in handling a challenging emergency scenario, minimizing risks to both the aircraft occupants and airport operations