Event Overview
During a landing attempt on runway 23, the pilot reported using 30 degrees of flaps. The wind was gusting between 15 and 20 knots, and the wind sock appeared to fluctuate between westerly and northwesterly directions. The aircraft bounced twice upon touchdown before the pilot applied power to initiate a go-around.
Sequence of Events
After applying power for the go-around, the wing flaps were retracted. The aircraft subsequently descended back onto the runway. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control, and the airplane veered off the left side of the runway. It then flipped inverted into a canal adjacent to the runway.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that the nose gear steering rod appeared to have broken during a hard landing. No other damages, injuries, or aircraft specifics were mentioned in the report.
Additional Details
The exact timing, aircraft type, operator, and registration are not provided in the source. The weather characterization and ATC involvement are also unspecified.