Event Overview
During touch-and-go landing practice on runway 21, a Cessna 172S experienced a hard landing that resulted in structural damage. The pilot reported flaring high and adding engine power to smooth the touchdown, but the airplane landed hard and bounced. A go-around was executed, and the subsequent landing was uneventful.
Inspection Findings
Post-flight inspection of the airplane revealed damage to the nose gear assembly and the engine firewall. No mechanical failures or malfunctions were reported by the pilot.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the incident, the wind at the airport was reported from 200 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 17 knots.
Runway Information
Runway 21 is 6,001 feet long and 150 feet wide, with an asphalt surface.