Incident Overview
During the final approach to an airport, an aircraft experienced a downdraft. The downdraft affected the aircraft's descent profile, leading to a hard touchdown on the runway surface. Upon impact, the aircraft rebounded into the air, reaching an estimated altitude of 30 feet above the runway.
Sequence of Events
After the bounce, the pilot responded by applying full power and beginning a go-around procedure. However, the pilot subsequently decided to discontinue the go-around. The aircraft then made contact with the ground approximately 150 feet north of the runway edge. Following this touchdown, the aircraft nosed over, coming to rest in an inverted or near-inverted position.
Post-Accident Inspection
Following the accident, an inspector from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) examined the aircraft. The inspection revealed no evidence of any mechanical malfunction or failure. The airframe and systems were reported to be functioning properly prior to the accident sequence.