Approach and Landing
The pilot aligned the airplane with the centerline of runway 22, with the runway numbers centered in the windscreen. The approach profile was described as normal, and the VASI lights showed red over white. The pilot extended flaps to 30 degrees and proceeded toward the runway numbers.
As the airplane approached the runway, the pilot noticed wind gusts. After crossing the numbers, the pilot reduced engine power to idle and began leveling off. When the airplane was 5-6 feet above the runway, the pilot felt it start to sink. Applying back pressure on the yoke caused the nose to pitch up higher than usual, which the pilot attributed to a gust of wind.
The pilot then released back pressure in an attempt to level the airplane, but stated he was "now too slow and the nose sank, causing the nose wheel to hit the ground very hard and the aircraft bounced back up." The pilot kept engine power at idle, and the airplane bounced once more before finally landing.
Wind Conditions
Winds were reported from 210 degrees true, varying between 160 and 320 degrees true, at 7 knots.
Pilot Experience
The pilot had logged a total of 97 hours of flight time, including 15 hours in the make and model of the aircraft, and 1.7 hours in the previous 90 days.