Incident Overview
During the final approach phase, the airplane touched down approximately five feet short of the runway surface. The pilot reported that while on final approach, at an altitude of about 30 to 40 feet above the ground, a high rate of descent developed.
Pilot Actions
The pilot stated that he initiated a go-around; however, the left main landing gear made contact with the ground. Once the gear contacted the ground, the pilot decided to continue the landing.
Sequence of Events
Following the gear contact, the airplane bounced up onto the runway and then landed hard. The impact pushed the left main gear aft and through the fuselage. Subsequently, the airplane skidded to the left and departed the runway surface.