Accident Overview
According to the pilot, during the landing on runway 31, a gust of wind "bumped" the airplane, resulting in a touchdown with a "side load." The nose landing gear subsequently collapsed, and the propeller struck the ground. The airplane came to rest upright on the runway.
Damage
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the engine firewall. No other damage details were reported.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no deficiencies in the performance and handling of the airplane prior to the incident.
Weather Conditions
Winds reported around the time of the accident were from 240 degrees at 11 knots.