Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during the flare for touchdown, a sudden gust of wind lifted the left wing. In response, the pilot applied full power in an attempt to stabilize the aircraft.
Stall Warning and Drift
Following the power application, the stall horn sounded, and the aircraft began to drift to the right side of the runway.
Wing Strike
The pilot was successful in stabilizing the aircraft; however, during this process, the left wing collided with a pine tree.
Touchdown and Gear Collapse
The airplane touched down, at which point the nose landing gear and left main landing gear collapsed.
Post-Impact Movement
After the landing gear collapsed, the airplane spun approximately 180 degrees before coming to rest.
Mechanical Status
The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft at the time of the incident.