Approach and Wind Conditions
While approaching runway 26, airport personnel advised the pilot on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) that the automated weather observing system (AWOS) indicated wind at 13 knots with gusts to 28 knots. The wind direction was variable from 170 to 230 degrees.
Pilot Actions
The pilot reported reducing the airplane's approach speed to 90 knots and extending the flaps to the normal midrange position. The airplane's manufacturer suggests in its Pilot's Operating Manual that in crosswind or high-wind conditions, a higher approach speed than 90 knots should be used and the pilot should consider using no flaps.
Loss of Control and Impact
Approximately 30 feet above the runway, the pilot encountered a wind gust and lost control of the airplane. The aircraft impacted the runway, yawed sideways, and came to a stop with a collapsed landing gear and bent fuselage.