Accident Summary
The pilot, who was offering complimentary flights to friends, was attempting to land on Runway 27. At an altitude of 15 feet above the runway surface, the aircraft experienced a loss of lift. It then descended and made contact with the runway in a three-point landing configuration. The pilot applied power to try to recover. However, the left wing tip and the nose of the airplane struck a bean crop growing alongside the left side of the runway, resulting in the aircraft nosing over.
Post-Accident Examination
After the incident, an inspection of the airplane showed that the flaps were set to the fully extended position and the carburetor heat control was placed in the hot setting.