Incident Overview
A pilot and his wife were conducting a cross-country flight. According to reports, upon landing the wind was variable from 270 to 300 degrees at 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 knots. The pilot stated that at touchdown, the airplane encountered a wind gust and landed hard. He executed a go-around and subsequently landed on runway 3 without further incident.
Post-Flight Inspection
After landing, the pilot discovered a wrinkle in the fuselage. An Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic then identified damage to the firewall. The density altitude at the airport was approximately 7,500 feet at the time of the landing.
Remarks
The source did not provide any further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location. No injuries or fatalities were reported. The investigation did not state a probable cause.