Landing Attempt
A pilot with 435 hours of flight experience was attempting a short field landing on runway 30 at an uncontrolled airport. The runway measures 2,085 feet in length and 30 feet in width. At a nearby airport located two miles south, approach control was reporting winds from the north at 7 knots, gusting between 20 and 25 knots.
The pilot reported that the airplane was configured with full flaps and maintaining an airspeed of 65 miles per hour. He initiated a landing flare and attempted to make a correction by applying full power. However, the airplane touched down short of the landing threshold.
Impact and Damage
As the airplane reached the lip of the asphalt landing threshold, the nosewheel strut sheared off. The airplane then skidded off the right side of the runway and collided with the airport perimeter fence.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane prior to the accident.