Accident Sequence
The pilot was conducting a series of practice takeoffs and landings. Noticing that the wind was increasing, she decided to land. During the landing, she did not flare the aircraft sufficiently. The airplane touched down earlier than the pilot anticipated. The landing was hard.
Damage
The hard impact caused structural damage to the engine firewall. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that the aircraft had no pre-existing mechanical issues. The event was attributed solely to the insufficient flare during the landing approach. The pilot noted that the wind conditions changed, but she proceeded with the landing. The hard landing was unexpected due to the early touchdown.
Additional Context
The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, location, date, or the number of occupants. The description is limited to the pilot's account of the sequence of events.