Incident Overview
A commercial pilot was conducting a local flight and returned to the airport to perform a fly-by pass of the runway. During the pass, which was executed at approximately 100 feet above ground level, the aircraft encountered what the pilot described as 'some downdraft, turbulence or loss of lift.' As a result, the right wing and right main landing gear contacted the ground.
Pilot Actions and Landing
Despite the contact, the pilot maintained control of the airplane and continued flying for about 15 minutes before executing a normal landing. No emergency was declared, and the landing was reportedly uneventful.
Post-Accident Inspection Findings
A post-accident inspection revealed that the right front and rear wing spars were broken. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the incident.
Pilot Statement
When asked if he was 'buzzing' the airstrip, the pilot replied 'yes.' He also stated that there were people at the airstrip watching his fly-by pass.
Additional Circumstances
The flight duration before the fly-by was approximately 15 minutes. The pilot was alone in the aircraft. No injuries were reported. The aircraft type, registration, and operator are not specified in the source.