Accident Overview
An airplane sustained substantial damage during a hard landing. The incident occurred when the pilot, on final approach, became distracted by another aircraft positioned at the holding lines of the runway.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that during the landing approach, he noticed another airplane at the holding lines. On final approach, that airplane moved. The pilot stated that subsequent to the other airplane's movement, he looked back at the threshold, flared, and "hit the runway hard." He reported no mechanical difficulties with the airplane.
Damage and Aftermath
Following the hard landing, the right main landing gear collapsed. The airplane then struck a snowbank. The pilot remarked that he should have executed a go-around when he saw the other airplane move.