Hard Landing and Subsequent Damage Discovery

Wind Conditions and Departure Information provided by the pilot indicated that the wind was 60 degrees off the runway heading at 9 knots during the initial departure from the airport. When the pilot returned for landing, the wind conditions had changed, with winds reported at 22 knots and gusting, still 60 degrees off the runway heading. The pilot described the landing as hard, followed by minor bounces. The following day, the airplane operator discovered propeller tip damage and substantial damage to the firewall. No other specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or cause were provided in the source.