Incident Summary
A pilot reported an incident during a landing approach at an uncontrolled airport. The pilot had previously overflown the airport and noted the wind direction as 290-300 degrees on the wind indicator. He entered a downwind leg for Runway 31.
Sequence of Events
The pilot flew a normal approach with full flaps deployed on final, applying left crosswind correction. At an altitude of approximately 30 to 40 feet above the runway, the aircraft ceased flying and dropped. The pilot stated he recovered just above the runway surface. Subsequently, a gust of wind lifted the left wing, causing the right wing tip to scrape the runway.
Meteorological Information
Weather conditions reported at a station 23 miles east of the airport indicated wind from 240 degrees at 15 knots with gusts to 21 knots.
Operational Information
The aircraft's owner's manual states that minimum flap settings should be used in strong crosswinds.