Incident Details
A pilot conducted an overflight of runway 12, which has a length of 1,050 feet, and observed that the windsock indicated calm wind conditions. The approach for landing was performed at 65 mph with full flaps extended. The aircraft touched down approximately 50 to 100 feet from the threshold.
Upon touchdown, the pilot assessed that stopping distance appeared inadequate and initiated a go-around. The pilot reported that the rotation was executed a split second too late, resulting in the aircraft contacting brush at the very end of the runway strip. The pilot noted that a hard object within the brush struck the outboard leading edge of the right horizontal stabilizer.
Damage
Following the flight, an inspection of the right horizontal stabilizer revealed a circular indentation on the outboard leading edge. Skin wrinkles were observed on both the top and bottom surfaces of the stabilizer.
Aftermath
The pilot continued the flight to the intended destination and landed without further incident. No other damage or issues were reported.