Accident Sequence
A flight instructor and a student were conducting a training flight focused on touch-and-go takeoffs and landings. During the second approach of the session, the airplane's airspeed and altitude decreased more than the pilot intended. This deviation led to the left wing making contact with the runway surface. The impact caused substantial damage to the left wing tip.
Pilot Actions
The flight instructor immediately took control of the aircraft and successfully landed it. After landing, while taxiing to the ramp, the instructor noticed that the wind conditions had become stronger than what was reported earlier.
Weather Conditions
The automated weather observation at the airport recorded winds variable from the west and south at 7 to 10 knots, with gusts reaching 17 knots. These readings were taken both before and after the accident.
Aircraft Status
The flight instructor stated that no mechanical failures or malfunctions affected the airplane during the flight. The aircraft was operating normally except for the damage sustained from the wing contact.