Sequence of Events
The pilot, who had accumulated about 35 hours in conventional gear aircraft, decided to make a full-stop landing because wind conditions had become too challenging to continue practice landings. During the landing attempt, the aircraft hit hard, bounced back into the air, and began to drift past the lateral boundary of the runway. At that point, there was a voluntary transfer of control of the aircraft to the private pilot-rated passenger, who was co-owner of the airplane.
The passenger-pilot, who had approximately 180 hours of conventional gear time, elected not to execute a go-around. Instead, he continued down the runway and attempted a full stop landing. During that landing attempt, the aircraft hit the runway surface hard enough to damage the gear leg attach saddle. Soon after touchdown, the right gear leg folded back underneath the aircraft.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, engine count, operator, location, date, or time of day. No injuries or fatalities are reported. Both pilots held relevant ratings; one had logged 35 hours and the other 180 hours in conventional gear aircraft.