Incident Summary
A multi-engine airplane experienced a hard landing upon touchdown, resulting in tire failure and substantial damage to the wing spars. The flight crew was able to taxi the aircraft back to the hangar without further incident.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that during the approach, the aircraft was too high and too fast. He pulled both throttles to idle, causing the airplane to decelerate excessively. Approximately one quarter mile from the runway, he reduced the flaps from full (third notch) to the second notch. As the aircraft crossed the runway threshold, the pilot heard the stall warning horn sound. He initiated a flare, and the airplane landed hard. The left main landing gear and nose wheel tires popped upon touchdown.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing spars as a result of the hard landing.
Weather Conditions
The pilot reported that the wind was from 108° at 4 knots, gusting to 19 knots. The landing was performed on runway 08.