Aircraft Accident: Inverted Landing After Sudden Descent

Approach and Descent Event The pilot stated that the approach to the runway was normal, using 30 degrees of flaps and maintaining an airspeed of 80 mph. As the aircraft reached the runway, the pilot reduced speed to 60 mph and was considering the flare maneuver when the aircraft suddenly dropped. The pilot described the event as the “bottom fell out.” The aircraft then struck the ground hard, causing the nose wheel to separate. The airplane nosed over and ultimately came to rest inverted. Damage was noted to the top of the vertical fin and rudder, which were crushed. No other details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, or date were provided in the source.