Hard Landing on Runway 3 Due to Wind Conditions (N2555G)

What happened

The accident occurred during the final phase of flight as the aircraft was attempting to land on runway 3. Upon touchdown, the airplane's right wing struck the surface of the runway, resulting in a hard landing. The impact caused damage to the right wing structure.

Weather data collected from an observation station located approximately 18 miles northeast of the accident site indicated wind conditions at the time. The report showed winds coming from 320 degrees with a speed of 13 knots. The pilot later stated that he had flown an uneventful flight roughly one hour before the incident, experiencing the same wind conditions during that earlier operation.

The investigation

Investigators examined the physical damage to the aircraft and reviewed the weather data available at the time of the accident. The primary finding was the contact between the right wing and the runway surface during the landing roll. No mechanical failures were identified as contributing factors to the event.