| Crash location | 48.708333°N, 122.910556°W |
| Nearest city | Eastsound, WA
48.696771°N, 122.905462°W 0.8 miles away |
| Tail number | N78330 |
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| Accident date | 04 Feb 2014 |
| Aircraft type | Cessna 172K |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane encountered a wind gust, landed hard and bounced several times. The nose gear collapsed and the airplane skidded to a stop, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine firewall.
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing in gusty wind conditions.