Hard landing involving a Piper Aircraft Corp PA-32-300, VH-PGB, 3.5km N Mount Cotton, QLD on 13 July 1996

During short final approach to land at the completion of a local scenic flight, the aircraft encounted excessive sink and a sudden increase in crosswind. As a result the aircraft bounced heavily on the runway threshold. The pilot then elected to go around and immediately applied full power. During the climb out he noticed that the wings appeared to be damaged inboard of the tip tanks. Both tanks were full at the time. A decision was then taken to divert to Archerfield where the runway direction would better suit the prevailing wind. An uneventful landing followed. Post flight examination of the aircraft confirmed significant damage to both wings.