Flight and Approach
After a short flight from Summerville to Holly Hill, the pilot descended to 900 feet above ground level and made a circuit of the field. The windsock indicated wind from 250 degrees at 10 to 15 knots. The pilot set up for a short field approach to Runway 22.
Descent and Landing
After clearing trees on the approach, the pilot steepened the descent by lowering the nose. The airplane crossed the threshold at an altitude of 150 to 175 feet. When the airplane was 1,200 feet past the threshold, it was about 10 feet off the ground.
Wind Shift and Impact
At that time, the pilot observed the windsock shift 180 degrees. The airplane started to drop, and the pilot applied full power. The airplane hit hard, causing the nose gear to collapse, and the airplane nosed over.