Incident Overview
A pilot was flying an airplane to a nearby airport for an annual inspection. Upon arrival at the destination airport, the pilot checked the local weather and learned that winds were from 230 degrees at 16 knots, gusting to 24 knots. The airport information also indicated a wind shear alert was in effect.
Weather Conditions
The reported winds were 230 degrees at 16 knots with gusts to 24 knots. A wind shear alert was active at the airport at the time of the approach.
Approach and Landing
According to the pilot, air traffic control vectored the flight to runway 23R. During the approach to land, the flight encountered turbulent weather conditions. While flaring for landing, the aircraft encountered a wind gust, causing it to climb several feet above the ground. The airplane was then slammed onto the runway and bounced several times.
Post-Accident Examination
The pilot taxied the airplane to the ramp without further incident. A post-accident examination revealed that the engine firewall was buckled.