Date: 202107
Local time of day: 1801-2400
Location: ZZZ.Airport, US
Flight conditions: VMC
Light: Night
Aircraft: SA-227 AC Metro III
Operator: Air Carrier
Operating under: Part 121
Flight plan: IFR
Mission: Cargo / Freight / Delivery
Flight phase: Initial Approach
Airspace: Class C ZZZ
ATC / advisory: Tower ZZZ
Aircraft component: Nose Gear Door
Component problem: Malfunctioning
Reporter organization: Air Carrier
Reporter function: Captain; Pilot Flying
Reporter qualification: Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Anomaly: Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Ground Event / Encounter Gear Up Landing
Detector: Person Flight Crew
When detected: In-flight
Result: Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Aircraft Aircraft Damaged; Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification; General Maintenance Action
Contributing factors: Aircraft
Primary problem: Aircraft

Narrative: On Runway XX approach into ZZZ; I attempted to lower the gear by placing the landing gear handle down to extend the gear. During the extension process; both main gear green lights came on but neither the red or green light came on for the nose gear. I told ZZZ Tower that I needed to go around due to a system malfunction. After completing the go around; I followed the QRH procedures. The QRH procedures did not correct the unsafe nose gear condition. I then asked for priority handling and I contacted Tower for permission for a low pass to have them see if they could confirm the status of the nose gear. They said it appeared like all my gear was down; but they were not certain as it was night and it was difficult for them to have good visibility of the nose gear. After the low pass; I went back through the QRH checklists again to try to correct the condition. Once it was determined the nose gear would remain in an unsafe condition; I prepared for a potential nose gear up landing. At that time; I took the time to brief the Jump Seater and we reviewed the egress checklist. Since the Jump Seater was an experienced pilot; I handed the egress checklist to the Jump Seater and had him read through it. We discussed egress options in the event I became incapacitated. We briefed the scenario several times to ensure we had a clear understanding of what to expect and what actions we may need to take. After all appropriate checklists were ran and briefed and the approach reviewed and briefed; I elected at that point to land. I flew the ILS for Runway XX. I followed QRH guidance to land on the mains and hold the nose off the runway while gently lowering it as appropriate. In accordance with the procedures; I pulled the stop and feather pressed the stop button and turned the fuel and hydraulics off. After safely coming to a stop on the runway center line; I asked the Jump Seater if he was ok or if he was injured he said he was not injured and was safe. I assessed myself and reported to ATC that we were both safe. I completed the remaining items of the egress checklist and we exited the aircraft.Nose wheel door failure.Run the checklists; keep the Jump Seater informed and remain calm.Metro nose gear door inspections more often.




Synopsis: Metroliner Pilot reported an unsafe nose landing gear indication on approach to landing; resulting in a successful precautionary landing with the nose gear stuck in the retracted position.