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Flight Crew Last 90 Days 15; Flight Crew Total 475; Flight Crew Type 192
Situational Awareness
ATC Issue All Types; Ground Event / Encounter Ground Strike - Aircraft; Ground Incursion Runway
Air Traffic Control Issued Advisory / Alert
Human Factors
I had my aircraft parked at the self-service pumps and was about to begin fueling when I caught a landing aircraft in the corner of my eye in the midst of a bad porpoise. The aircraft came down hard on its nosewheel; which separated from the aircraft as it skidded to a stop on its nose a few hundred feet from where I stood. The occupant was not exiting the aircraft and the master switch was still engaged; as evidenced by the rotating beacon.Judging that I was the closest person available to render immediate assistance; I ran towards the aircraft along with my flying partner; who has been certified in wilderness first aid. I was aware that I was entering the movement area and did use extreme caution; carefully supervising my partner as well. We arrived on scene first; almost a minute before the emergency vehicles. As soon as it was clear the occupant was unharmed and there was no risk of fire; we immediately left the scene.Another person who followed us out to the aircraft with a handheld radio was admonished by the controller for entering the area without permission and it was suggested that we may have violated a regulation. I believe that under the circumstances; we acted upon the correct instinct to render immediate assistance. As a pilot I understand the hazards that exist in the movement area and did my best to mitigate any risks as I entered with my partner. We retreated to the non-movement area immediately when it was apparent that we were not needed to help.The decision to enter the safety area was not taken lightly; but I felt it was correct at the time. I am sensitive to the controller's needs to control access to the area; and I do regret adding to his workload.
GA pilot reported entering the runway to administer aid following an aircraft incident and being admonished by ATC for entering the movement area.