Incident Overview
A private pilot, on his first instructional flight in a multi-engine airplane, conducted a short field landing under the supervision of a certified flight instructor (CFI). According to the CFI, the student pilot reduced power to both engines when the airplane was 5 to 8 feet above the runway surface. The airplane subsequently touched down on the runway, and both pilots reported hearing a noise emanating from beneath the right wing.
Actions After Touchdown
The CFI stated, "I immediately took over the controls and cut the power to both engines. We skidded into the grass on the right side of the runway, and I cut the mixtures, turned the fuel selectors off took control of the airplane and cut all power after contacting PMP tower."
Examination of the Airplane
Post-incident examination revealed that the airplane had sustained a hard landing. The right main landing gear separated from the airframe. Additionally, structural damage was found in the left engine nacelle and the fuselage aft of the wings.
No other details were provided in the source regarding injuries, aircraft registration, or specific causal factors.