Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane bounced, and he initiated a go-around. He subsequently landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.