Incident Summary
A pilot-in-command, accompanied by two other pilot-rated passengers, was practicing a no-flap landing. The aircraft bounced during the landing attempt and subsequently drifted left, resulting in the tail tie-down contacting the runway surface.
Sequence of Events
The pilot-in-command began flaring the airplane approximately halfway down the runway. The airplane bounced, and the pilot pitched the nose up. As the airplane drifted left, the tail tie-down made contact with the runway. At that point, the pilot-rated passenger seated in the right front seat assumed control of the aircraft. The passenger lowered the pitch and applied full power in an attempt to execute a go-around.
During the climb, the airplane continued to drift left. The left horizontal stabilizer struck an airport sign, causing the left elevator to separate from the aircraft. Despite this damage, the pilot-rated passenger in the right seat continued the climb and successfully returned to land without further incident.
Damage
The accident sequence resulted in substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer, left elevator, and rudder. The pilot-in-command reported that no mechanical anomalies were present with the airplane.