Accident Details
A tailwheel-equipped airplane was involved in an instructional flight when, during landing, the aircraft touched down abruptly. After touchdown, the pilot taxied to the edge of the runway and observed that the airplane was leaning to the left.
Pilot and Instructor Reports
The pilot receiving instruction reported that the airplane touched down abruptly. He further stated that upon taxiing to the runway edge, he noticed the airplane leaning left.
The flight instructor reported that the pilot leveled off approximately 3 feet above the ground and allowed the airspeed to decrease. The instructor then instructed the pilot to add power in order to "cushion the landing." The pilot attempted to add power, but the airplane continued to decelerate until it aerodynamically stalled and landed hard on the left main landing gear.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.