Incident Overview
A pilot entered the traffic pattern for landing on runway 26L with normal conditions. On short final approach, the aircraft was aligned with the runway centerline, airspeed was 85 miles per hour, and wing flaps were set to 25 degrees. During the landing flare, approximately 2 feet above ground level, the airplane yawed left. As the pilot attempted to regain directional control, the airplane stalled and touched down hard. Subsequently, it veered off the left side of the runway, collided with lights, and came to a stop about 100 feet left of the runway's edge.
Environmental Conditions
At the time of the incident, a crosswind existed with a direction of 30 degrees and a speed of 7 knots. No gusts were reported.
Conclusion
The pilot encountered a loss of directional control during the landing flare, leading to a stall and hard touchdown followed by a runway excursion. The crosswind conditions were present but no gusts were noted. The sequence of events indicates a stall occurred during the flare attempt.