Incident Overview
During the landing flare at an altitude of approximately 5–10 feet above ground level, a gust of wind displaced the airplane from the runway centerline. The pilot initiated a go-around, which included raising the flaps. The pilot then lowered the nose to a level flight attitude and observed a slight increase in airspeed.
Sequence of Events
Shortly after the go-around was initiated, the airplane made contact with the runway. The impact was hard, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway surface. The nose landing gear strut dug into the soft ground, resulting in the nose landing gear being sheared off. The airplane subsequently came to rest in an inverted position.
Examination Findings
Post-incident examination revealed no mechanical anomalies with the aircraft. The exact cause of the hard landing was not determined, but the gust of wind and the go-around procedure were noted as contributing factors in the sequence of events.