As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
CREW WAS UNABLE TO EXTEND THE NOSE LANDING GEAR DURING APPROACH TO MLI WAS NECESSARY TO USE MANUAL NOSE GEAR EXTENSION. FOUND PROBLEM WAS THE NOSE LANDING GEAR BUNGEE CYLINDER. MAINTENANCE FERRIED THE AIRCRAFT TO STL FOR REPLACEMENT. CHECK-C 8-28-99 STL.