Accident Details
The airplane was landing on runway 17 when the hard landing occurred. During the landing flare, after the main gear had already touched the runway, the airplane ballooned. Subsequently, the airplane contacted the runway with the right main landing gear. The pilot described the impact as "strong," and it was sufficient to damage the right main landing gear.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that the local winds were being reported as 220 degrees at 10 knots, gusting to 18 knots. The pilot's account formed the basis of the incident description, noting the ballooning and subsequent contact with the runway.
Weather Conditions
A local METAR reporting station issued an observation at 1153, which recorded winds from 220 degrees at 14 knots. The pilot's reported wind information indicated 220 degrees at 10 knots with gusts to 18 knots. These wind conditions were present during the landing.