Incident Details
An aircraft conducted an Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach to Runway 31L at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The aircraft broke out of the clouds at 600 feet above ground level (AGL). As the descent continued, two notches of flaps were applied. The flare was initiated at 20 feet AGL.
Sequence of Events
At approximately 10 feet above the runway, with an airspeed of 60 knots, the pilot reported feeling a slight bump as the aircraft fishtailed. The pilot applied power after a stall warning sounded briefly, at which point the airspeed dropped. According to the pilot, the aircraft nosed down uncontrollably, struck the runway, and bounced. During this event, electrical power was lost.
Aftermath
The pilot applied full power and then reduced power to land on the runway. The aircraft was taxied off the runway without lights or radio, assisted by an escort car that arrived to aid in taxiing. During taxi, the nose gear collapsed, causing damage to the propeller.