Accident Overview
A landing accident occurred when a pilot attempted to land an airplane. The pilot reported that the initial touchdown was hard, causing the airplane to bounce. During the subsequent landing attempt, the airplane again hit the runway hard. The pilot then attempted to execute a go-around, but the airplane came down a third time and ground looped. During the ground loop, the airplane departed the runway to the left. The right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted the terrain.
Pilot's Account
The pilot stated, "I should have had more training in this airplane, and I should not have landed at an airport with such a high density altitude." He described the event as a hard landing followed by a bounce, his attempt to regain control, and the subsequent hard impacts and ground loop. The pilot did not report any pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Damage and Mechanical Inspection
A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the right wing. The right main landing gear had collapsed. The pilot confirmed that there were no mechanical issues before the accident that could have contributed to the event. The damage was limited to the right wing and landing gear, with the airplane remaining on the left side of the runway.