Incident Overview
An aborted landing attempt ended with the airplane striking the runway in a nose-down attitude. According to the pilot, the approach appeared normal and the initial touchdown seemed good. However, the airplane ballooned back into the air. The pilot intended to bring the wheels back to the runway by pushing forward on the yoke, but the plane bounced again.
Pilot's Account
The pilot realized that the airplane was in a porpoise and decided to execute a go-around. He started to push the throttle up and pull back on the yoke, but his reaction was too slow. The airplane came back down to the runway nose first.
Sequence of Events
The pilot described the approach as normal. The first touchdown was good, but then the airplane ballooned. After the second bounce, the pilot recognized the porpoise and initiated a go-around. The delayed response resulted in the nose-first contact with the runway.
Operational Context
The incident involved an aborted landing attempt. No further details about the aircraft, location, or time are specified in the source. The pilot's statement provides the only information about the event.