Incident Overview
During a flight examination, a student pilot was performing a short field landing to runway 14. As the aircraft descended, at approximately 50 feet above ground level, the pilot realized that the airplane would not touch down on the intended touchdown point. The flight examiner, seated in the right seat, instructed the student pilot to execute a go-around.
Go-Around and Hard Landing
The student pilot applied full power to initiate the go-around. However, before the aircraft could become airborne again, it "landed hard" on the runway surface. Following the hard landing, the flight examiner took control of the aircraft and successfully completed the landing.
Aircraft Damage
An examination of the airplane after the incident revealed structural damage. The firewall was wrinkled, the nose gear was bent, and the fuselage skin located aft of the nose gear was also wrinkled. These damages were consistent with a hard landing.
Occupant Status
Neither the student pilot nor the flight examiner reported any injuries as a result of the incident.
Mechanical and Weather Factors
The student pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane. Additionally, the pilot stated that weather conditions were not a contributing factor to the event.