Incident Overview
The pilot was conducting a landing in known gusty crosswinds and windshear conditions at the destination airport. On final approach, the tower controller advised the pilot of thunderstorm activity and gusty wind conditions, reporting the wind as 260 degrees at 56 knots.
Sequence of Events
The pilot initiated the flare at an altitude of approximately 10 to 15 feet. At that point, the airplane encountered a strong gusty wind, causing the aircraft to turn to the right. The pilot subsequently lost directional control. The airplane then made a hard landing, after which it skidded off the runway. The impact and subsequent skid resulted in the collapse of all landing gear.
Conditions
The approach and landing were conducted in the presence of thunderstorm activity and gusty wind conditions. The reported wind direction and speed were 260 degrees at 56 knots, which contributed to the challenging crosswind and windshear environment.
Aftermath
As a result of the hard landing and runway excursion, the landing gear of the airplane collapsed. No further details were provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, occupants, or injuries. The investigation focused on the pilot's loss of directional control while flaring in gusty crosswind conditions.