Incident Overview
An instructor was conducting an airplane checkout for a private pilot during a training flight. The instructor reported that the pilot "flared high and touched down hard." In response, the instructor took control of the airplane, executed a go-around, and performed a landing. On touchdown, the airplane "tended to veer left," and the left main landing gear appeared "slightly distorted."
Return Flight and Landing
The aircraft flew back to the airport of origin. The instructor made the landing, applying right brake as necessary to maintain runway centerline. During the landing roll, a loud bang was heard, and the left main landing gear failed. The airplane swerved off the runway.
Post-Accident Inspection
A post-accident inspection revealed that the left landing gear strut was fractured and bent aft. The composite fuselage was buckled, and the landing gear box was torn open.
No further details were provided regarding injuries, aircraft type, or other factors.