Incident Overview
Aircraft operating under Part 135 as an air taxi flight experienced a hard landing approximately 10 feet short of the approach end of a 2,600-foot-long, 30-foot-wide dirt airstrip. The pilot reported encountering a downdraft while on final approach.
Damage Assessment
Subsequent inspection revealed structural damage to the wing to which the landing gear is attached. Repairs required replacement of approximately 2 1/2 feet of the rear spar.
Operational Context
No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, number of occupants, injuries, or weather conditions were provided in the source material.