Incident Overview
A pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings at an airport. During one approach, the pilot described the maneuver as 'steeper than normal,' resulting in a 'flat' landing. The airplane porpoised, and the propeller blades made contact with the ground. The pilot subsequently executed a go-around, re-entered the traffic pattern, and completed an uneventful landing.
Post-Flight Inspection
After the flight, the pilot observed damage to the propeller blades and notified the operator. A detailed examination of the airplane revealed a wrinkle in the firewall and a bend in the fuselage nose gear support structure. The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunction.
Condition of the Aircraft
The propeller blades exhibited evidence of ground contact. The firewall showed a wrinkle, and the fuselage nose gear support structure was bent. No other damage was documented in the inspection.