Incident Summary
During a private pilot checkride, the applicant was demonstrating a short field landing. As the aircraft approached the runway, gusty wind conditions prompted the pilot to initiate a go-around. During the go-around maneuver, the left wing dropped and struck the runway surface.
Response and Subsequent Actions
The Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) immediately took control of the airplane and completed the go-around. After regaining control, the DPE returned control to the pilot, who then executed another short field landing, this time with a full stop. Following the landing, the pilot taxied the aircraft to the fixed base operator (FBO) at the airport. Both the pilot and the DPE exited the aircraft and proceeded inside the FBO to complete the checkride paperwork.
Discovery of Damage
After the DPE had finalized the paperwork, the pilot returned to the airplane with the intention of flying back to his home airport. During the preflight inspection, the pilot noticed damage to the wing. A subsequent examination by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that both wing spars had sustained substantial damage.
Investigation
The FAA inspector's examination confirmed that the structural integrity of the wing was compromised. No other parties or conditions were reported as contributing to the incident.