Incident Overview
An instructional flight ended with substantial damage after a hard landing. The certified flight instructor reported that the airspeed was 2 knots slow on final approach. The landing initially felt firm but not excessive, according to the instructor. However, the airplane then veered to the right, the propeller struck the ground, and the aircraft skidded to a stop near the right edge of the runway.
Pilot Accounts
The student pilot, who was training for a commercial license, provided a detailed account: "During the touchdown phase I landed on the main gear followed by [the] nose gear. The right main broke upon landing followed by [the] nose gear. The prop struck the ground as well. The plane slid approx. 40 feet." The student pilot also stated that the airplane did not experience any mechanical malfunction prior to the hard landing.
Damage Assessment
The airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of the hard landing and subsequent ground contact. The landing gear failure and propeller strike contributed to the extent of the damage.
Investigation Findings
The investigation did not identify any pre-existing mechanical issues with the aircraft. The primary factors noted were the slightly slow airspeed on final approach and the resulting hard landing. No further analysis or conclusions were provided in the source material.