Incident Summary
During the landing approach, the pilot was preparing to touch down on runway 21. When the aircraft was approximately 5 to 10 feet above the runway, a large bird struck the front center windshield, shattering it. The bird then covered the entire windscreen, obstructing the pilot's view. In response, the pilot rapidly shifted his body to the right to avoid the bird, which had penetrated through the windscreen into the cockpit. This sudden movement caused the aircraft's left wing to contact the runway surface, resulting in the airplane nosing over into the ground.
Damage Assessment
The contact with the runway inflicted significant damage. The left wing was severely damaged, the left landing gear collapsed, and both propellers were bent. The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have prevented normal operation.