Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach glide path, which resulted in a hard landing, short of his anticipated touchdown point.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot reported that during a landing attempt, the airplane descended below glide path and landed short of the runway. The airplane landed hard and sustained substantial damage to the firewall and engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.