Wing Damage During Ballooned Landing

Incident Overview

The flight instructor reported that during the landing phase, while the student pilot was flying the airplane, the aircraft ballooned. The instructor then took control of the flight controls and completed the landing on the runway.

Aircraft Damage

As a result of the landing event, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The extent of the damage necessitated repair or replacement of wing components.

Mechanical Condition

The flight instructor stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. This indicates that the aircraft was in a serviceable condition prior to the landing.