Flight Sequence
The pilot conducted two takeoffs and landings at his base airstrip, then departed the pattern and flew to another airstrip for five touch-and-go landings. He then returned to his base airstrip and established the airplane on an approach to runway 29.
Approach and Landing
The pilot stated that while on final approach, the airplane's angle of descent was low. He added power to maintain altitude. After clearing the trees at the end of the runway, he leveled the nose for a short field landing. The pilot reported that the airplane did not respond as expected, and he 'pulled the stick full aft and made a hard landing.'
Post-Landing Event
Following the hard landing, the airplane veered to the right, and the right wing struck trees along the side of the runway.
Wind and Runway Conditions
The pilot estimated winds from 300 degrees at 22 knots, gusting to 25 knots. The landing area was a sod strip approximately 4,000 feet long and 100 feet wide, surrounded by 75-foot high trees on all sides.