Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a wing strike.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot stated that he was attempting to make a soft landing for his passengers, lost too much airspeed in the landing flare, and the right wing stalled. The airplane landed hard and the right wing struck the runway resulting in substantial damage to the wing spar and right aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.