Incident Overview
An airplane was cleared to land on runway 07 by the tower. The airport ATIS reported winds from 190 degrees at 10 knots. During the level-off phase just before the flare, the airplane experienced a loss of lift and contacted the runway hard. The pilot initiated a go-around.
Aftermath
The tower subsequently cleared the pilot to land on runway 25, which was accomplished without further incident. During the post-flight examination, the pilot observed damage to the propeller tips. Further examination of the aircraft revealed damage to the firewall.
Operational Context
The incident occurred on runway 07, with the tower providing clearance for the initial landing attempt. The winds were reported by ATIS as 190 degrees at 10 knots. The pilot executed a go-around after the hard landing and was then cleared to land on runway 25.