Incident Summary
An aircraft experienced a ballooning event during landing, followed by a stall that led to the collapse of the nose gear and damage to both wing tips. The sequence occurred after the main gear touched down.
Pilot Account
The pilot reported that the landing was normal until the main gear touched down. At that point, a gust of wind lifted the aircraft approximately 3 to 4 feet. The aircraft then stalled. The pilot later learned that one of the passengers grabbed the yoke and pushed the rudder when the gust lifted the plane.
Witness Account
A witness observed the aircraft making a slow approach with full flaps. According to the witness, the aircraft ballooned to an altitude of 5 to 7 feet above ground level. At the peak of the balloon, the aircraft pitched abruptly downward with the right wing low.
Outcome
The nose gear collapsed during the landing sequence, and both wing tips were dragged along the surface. The aircraft sustained damage to the landing gear and wing tips.