Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during the landing approach, the aircraft was configured with 40 degrees of flaps and an engine speed of 1100 RPM, maintaining an approach speed of 85 to 90 mph. The wind was from 270 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 20 knots.
Sequence of Events
On short final, the aircraft began to sink. In response, the pilot applied power and pulled back on the control stick in an attempt to clear the runway end. During this maneuver, the main landing gear struck the runway lip. The impact forced the aircraft back into the air. Subsequently, the aircraft stalled and landed hard, causing the nose gear to collapse.
Aircraft Damage
The hard landing resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. The extent of other damage was not specified in the report.