Incident Details
According to the pilot, he was high while on the final approach to land. He chose to continue the approach rather than initiate a go-around. During the landing, the airplane bounced twice.
Pilot Background
The pilot had received his private pilot certificate the day before the accident. He had accumulated a total of 70 hours of flight experience, of which only 2 hours were in the same make and model of airplane involved in the incident.
Aircraft Examination
An examination of the airplane did not reveal any malfunctions. Additionally, the pilot did not report any mechanical issues with the aircraft.
Conclusion
The incident involved a high approach and two bounces during landing. The pilot had minimal experience in the specific aircraft type and held a freshly issued private pilot certificate.