Incident Overview
According to the pilot's report, while approaching the destination airport, he obtained the automated weather information which indicated winds from 290 degrees at 25 knots with gusts to 35 knots. To ensure proper runway alignment, the pilot flew an extended downwind for Runway 30. On final approach, he increased his speed and used less flap extension to compensate for the gusting wind conditions.
Sequence of Events
As the airplane was about to touch down, a gust of wind lifted the airplane back into the air, after which it dropped abruptly onto the runway. Upon impact, the nose landing gear and right main landing gear collapsed. The force of the impact caused substantial damage to the firewall.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported no preaccident malfunctions with the airplane. The accident occurred during daylight hours, but no other details about the time of day or weather characterization beyond the reported winds are provided in the source.
Damage Assessment
The damage was limited to the collapsed landing gear and the firewall, which sustained substantial damage. No other parts of the aircraft were reported as damaged, and no injuries were mentioned in the source.