Accident Description
The pilot reported that during a landing on an uncontrolled grass strip, the airplane touched down hard, causing it to bounce twice. The nose gear subsequently collapsed, and the airplane came to a stop in a nose-down attitude.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that during the initial touchdown, he felt the airplane accelerate. He reported overflying the airport to check the windsock prior to landing, which indicated calm wind. However, after the accident, the windsock was standing straight out. The pilot noted that the wind direction would have given the airplane a tailwind during the landing. The pilot also reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident.
Wind Conditions
While the windsock initially indicated calm wind before landing, the pilot observed after the accident that the windsock was fully extended, indicating a significant wind. The pilot stated that the wind direction would have resulted in a tailwind during the landing, which may have contributed to the hard landing and subsequent bounce.