Incident Details
The pilot of the aircraft deviated from the original destination due to adverse weather conditions and proceeded to an alternate airport. While in the traffic pattern for landing on Runway 26, the pilot reported having the ATIS information 'India'. The recorded weather at that time indicated winds from 280 degrees at 11 knots with gusts up to 18 knots.
Weather and Communication
After the flight was cleared to land, the controller advised the pilot that the current wind was from 290 degrees at 12 knots. The pilot acknowledged this wind information. Shortly thereafter, just before touchdown, the pilot stated that the airspeed decreased by 10 knots.
Landing and Outcome
The airplane then touched down hard on the nose landing gear. This initial hard landing initiated a porpoising motion. Instead of applying power to execute a go-around, the pilot continued the landing. During the second touchdown, the nose landing gear collapsed. The aircraft sustained damage to the nose gear as a result.