Pilot lost grip on control yoke before 767 freighter’s hard nose-gear impact

A Boeing 767-300 freighter operated by Air Transport International sustained significant damage following a hard landing at San Bernardino Airport. The incident occurred after the captain blocked the control column to prevent an excessive nose-up attitude, leading to sharp derotation. Investigators determined that neither pilot maintained control of the aircraft's pitch during this maneuver. Specifically, the touchdown impacted the nose gear and wrinkled the fuselage. US investigators are currently examining the circumstances surrounding this event involving the FlightGlobal reported incident.