NTSB Factual Report

According to the certified flight instructor, the student pilot was on approach for landing to runway 10 left. Prior to touchdown the student pilot pulled excessive back pressure on the elevator flight control and the airplane ballooned before touching down hard on the main landing gear. The certified flight instructor then took over the flight controls, made a go-around, and landed on another runway. The airplane received substantial damage to the rudder torque tube.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's improper flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, resulting in a hard landing.