Incident Overview
The accident occurred when an airplane stalled and impacted the runway during an aborted landing. The pilot was conducting a check-out flight with a prospective new member of a flying club. The passenger, who held a student pilot certificate and had flown solo previously, was seated at the left pilot station while the pilot—a private pilot with 73 hours as pilot-in-command (PIC)—occupied the right station. The pilot noted that he had never piloted from the right position before.
Sequence of Events
During the flight, the passenger executed three landing approaches, each of which ended in a go-around. After the third attempt, the passenger asked the pilot to demonstrate a landing. The pilot assumed control of the aircraft on the downwind leg for runway 17. He flew the final approach with full flaps and made an uneventful touchdown.
During the rollout, the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot reported that he incorrectly applied the right rudder instead of the left. He then decided to abort the landing in order to demonstrate a better landing. The pilot applied full engine power and briefly lifted the flaps, but did not fully retract them. He stated that he thought the flaps were up more than they actually were. As the airplane pitched up, the pilot became flustered. The airplane stalled approximately 30 to 50 feet above the ground. The pilot was able to pull the nose up, resulting in a hard landing on the landing gear.
Pilot and Passenger Information
The pilot held a private pilot certificate and had accumulated 73 hours of PIC time. He was not a flight instructor. The passenger held a student pilot certificate and had flown solo before the accident flight. The pilot was acting as PIC for the entire flight.
Aircraft Damage
The accident resulted in a hard landing on the gear. No further damage details are specified in the source.