Summary
A pilot flying from Marco Island Airport to Shelbyville, Tennessee, reported an engine power loss while on final approach to runway 18 at the destination. The airplane touched down hard 300 to 500 feet short of the runway. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) examination found damage to the landing gear, bottom of the fuselage, and firewall, with no fuel present in the fuel lines.
Narrative
According to the pilot, the flight departed Marco Island Airport en route to Shelbyville, Tennessee. Along the route, the pilot encountered weather conditions but chose not to stop for fuel. Upon arrival at Shelbyville, the pilot turned onto final approach for runway 18, at which point the engine lost power. The pilot stated that he flared the airplane high, and the airplane subsequently touched down hard approximately 300 to 500 feet short of the runway.
Examination
An FAA examination of the airplane following the incident revealed damage to the landing gear, the bottom of the fuselage, and the firewall. The fuel tanks were not ruptured, and no fuel was present in the fuel lines. No further details regarding the cause of the engine power loss were provided.