Incident Overview
A certified flight instructor (CFI) was providing instruction to a private pilot in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. During the flight, the CFI demonstrated a simulated emergency landing. As the airplane slowed, it made a hard landing, during which the right main landing gear and the right wing struck the runway surface.
Post-Accident Examination
After the hard landing, the airplane was flown back to the private pilot's home airfield without further incident. A postaccident examination of the damaged wing was conducted by the airplane's manufacturer. The examination revealed that the rear spar had sustained substantial damage as a result of the hard landing.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft involved was a tailwheel-equipped airplane. The flight was conducted under the supervision of a CFI, who was demonstrating emergency procedures to a private pilot. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or specific location were provided in the source.
Conclusion
The incident occurred during a training exercise, with the hard landing causing structural damage to the wing. The aircraft was safely returned to its base after the event.