Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during an approach to a runway measuring 1,682 feet in length, with winds from 080 degrees at 9 knots, he perceived the aircraft to be 'a little high' on short final. The aircraft subsequently 'dropped faster' than desired, resulting in a hard touchdown. The pilot then aborted the landing and proceeded to another airport, where he landed without further incident.
Post-Flight Inspection
After landing, the pilot transported the aircraft to a fixed-base operator (FBO) at that airport for repairs. The pilot did not notify any authorities of the event initially, stating that the extent of the damage was unknown at the time. The repair work was later observed by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector during routine surveillance.
Findings
Upon inspection, the FAA inspector determined that the aircraft's firewall required replacement. Additionally, numerous other wrinkles were found on the fuselage. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided in the source.