On October 23, 1999, a Cessna 310R (registration N7571Q) operated by Maxwell Gunter AF Aero Club was involved in an aviation accident near Columbus, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A private pilot and flight instructor conducting night touch and go landings experienced a hard landing on the sixth approach, resulting in damage to the right wing spar, strut, and skin.
Incident Overview
A private pilot, accompanied by a flight instructor, was performing night touch and go landings. The first five landings were executed without incident. For the sixth landing, the private pilot requested to perform a short field landing. During this landing, the airplane touched down hard on the right main gear.
Aircraft Damage
Post-incident examination of the airplane revealed damage to the right wing spar, strut, and skin. No other damage was reported.
Pilot Reports
Neither the private pilot nor the flight instructor reported any mechanical deficiencies with the airplane prior to or during the flight.