Incident Details
According to the pilot, the approach for landing on runway 36 was conducted by entering a left downwind pattern. The first touchdown was hard, causing the airplane to bounce back into the air. In response, the pilot pulled back on the controls, which caused the airplane to sink and collide with the runway, resulting in a second bounce. During this second bounce, the nose gear collapsed and the propeller struck the ground.
Subsequent Touchdown and Damage
The airplane touched down for a third time and veered off the left side of the runway. Following the incident, an FAA inspection revealed wing damage and cracked engine mounts.
Pilot Experience
At the time of the incident, the pilot had a total of 37 hours of flying time.
Inspector Statement
An inspector commented that the approach was too steep, which led to the airplane beginning to bounce down the runway.