Incident Description
The aircraft sustained substantial damage during a hard landing on runway 35. The runway measures 5,200 feet by 60 feet and is asphalt. The pilot touched down approximately 800 feet from the beginning of the runway, landing on the centerline.
Pilot Account
According to the pilot, he felt he flared too high and floated before landing hard. He did not feel or hear any propeller impact on the runway. After an initial bounce, he added a small amount of power and executed a normal landing. It was later discovered that the propeller tip was bent. The pilot speculated that the nose wheel probably struck the runway first during the hard landing.
Post-Flight Findings
A post-flight inspection revealed a bent propeller tip. The pilot expressed his opinion that the nose wheel was likely the first part of the aircraft to contact the runway. The hard landing caused substantial damage to the aircraft, although no other specific damages were detailed in the report.