Originally Posted by
rickair7777
I'm guessing there was a little more to do this than a hard nose drop... the gear has a shock for that, it's an expected load path. Even if it bottoms out, it should have taken most of the force out. Even then you'd think the nose tires would pop before the gear strut failed. Looks like something went sideways.
I agree. It sounds as if someone tried to force it on to the runway after a bounce. I don’t care what you’re flying, 152, 310, CRJ, 747..: whatever. Nose wheels aren’t made for absorbing landing loads.