Incident Overview
During a training flight for a commercial pilot to renew their flight instructor certificate, the aircraft experienced a hard landing. The flight instructor (CFI) was providing instruction to the student, who was on final approach for the second landing of the session.
Approach and Landing Sequence
The student was reported to be five to ten knots slow on final approach. The flight instructor made a verbal recommendation, which they believed may have been a prompt regarding airspeed. Approximately two to three seconds before touchdown, the instructor placed their hands on the yoke to assist the student. The aircraft subsequently touched down hard.
Post-Landing Actions and Inspection
Following the hard landing, the instructor noted no immediate indications that the aircraft was unsafe for further flight. The crew proceeded to conduct another takeoff and landing before parking the aircraft. After parking, dented skin was observed on the left wing. A subsequent examination revealed substantial damage to the left wing structure.
No information was provided regarding injuries, other damage, or the specific aircraft type.