Flight Details
The pilot/owner occupied the right seat while the second pilot, flying from the left seat, was at the controls. The airplane entered the traffic pattern for runway 24. During the approach, the second pilot added two notches of flaps and maintained an approach speed of 80 mph as the airplane crossed the threshold.
Approach and Landing
About 20 feet above the ground, the second pilot initiated a flare. The airplane then "dropped straight down" and impacted the runway. The pilots did not obtain a weather briefing or check the winds reported on the field. They estimated the wind was from 220 degrees at 10 to 15 knots, gusting to about 20 knots. The second pilot noted turbulent wind on the final approach.
Pilot Experience
The pilot/owner reported 138 total hours of flight experience, with 43 hours in the accident make and model. The second pilot reported 70 total flight hours and 6 hours in the same make and model.
Mechanical Condition
The pilot/owner stated there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane.