Incident Overview
A McDonnell Douglas MD-83 sustained minor damage to its right wingtip during landing after an unstabilized approach. The incident occurred while the flight crew was conducting a VOR approach to runway 19R.
Flight Crew Actions
The captain reported that the first officer was initially flying the VOR approach to runway 19R, which requires a left turn to align with the runway centerline. During the initial part of the approach, intermittent instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) prevailed, but as the approach continued, the airplane descended below a scattered cloud deck and entered visual meteorological conditions (VMC).
The first officer asked the captain if he could continue the VOR approach to runway 19R for proficiency purposes, and the captain agreed. As the airplane continued towards the airport, the captain noticed that the precision approach path indicator (PAPI) lights for runway 19L appeared to be on full bright.
Captain's Statement
The captain's written statement to the NTSB stated, in part: "The first officer initially saw runway 19L while still above the MDA [minimum descent altitude] and 3 miles from the field. I pointed out runway 19R. While maneuvering to line up on the runway, we overshot."
Sequence of Events
As the airplane passed over the approach end of the runway, it was to the left of the runway centerline. The first officer applied right aileron control to correct the misalignment. The captain then gave the order to go-around, and takeoff engine power was applied. However, the airplane's descent continued, and the right wing struck the runway as the main landing gear wheels contacted the runway.
Aircraft and Mechanical Condition
No preincident mechanical anomalies were reported by the operator or flightcrew. The aircraft was a McDonnell Douglas MD-83.
Outcome
The right wingtip sustained minor damage. No other details about injuries or further damage were provided in the source.