Accident Overview
A pilot and a safety pilot were conducting a simulated instrument flight rules (IFR) cross-country flight. The flight was intended to practice instrument procedures under controlled conditions.
Pilot Report
According to the pilot, while on final approach, the airplane "got too slow." During the flare, the airplane "quit flying and dropped short" of the prepared runway surface. The resulting hard landing caused damage to the aircraft. The pilot reported that no mechanical malfunctions were noted during the flight.
Damage and Aftermath
The hard landing resulted in damage to the aircraft. No further details about the extent of the damage were provided. No mechanical issues were identified that could have contributed to the event.