Aircraft Damage Discovered After Rough Landing

Incident Overview and Pilot Report The pilot provided a written statement describing the flight's descent as uneventful. Meteorological data indicated winds from 300 degrees at 19 knots, gusting to 25 knots. Following touchdown, the aircraft exhibited porpoising behavior. The pilot subsequently taxied the aircraft to the hangar. ## Damage Assessment Despite characterizing the landing as very rough, the pilot stated she was unaware that the aircraft had sustained any damage. A post-flight examination revealed that the propeller blades were slightly bent to the rear and that the firewall was dented.