Incident Overview
A pilot described a landing event that resulted in a hard touchdown and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. According to the pilot's report, the approach was conducted with slightly more engine power than typically required. Upon touchdown, the airplane unexpectedly ballooned one to two feet into the air. The pilot elected not to add power or attempt to level the aircraft, believing the airplane would touch down again 'fairly smooth.'
Sequence of Events
The pilot stated that after the ballooning, the airplane contacted the ground with greater force than normal. The impact caused the nose gear to collapse. Damage was sustained to the firewall, propeller, and fuselage. The report did not specify any other factors such as wind conditions, runway surface, or time of day.
Aircraft and Pilot Details
The source did not provide information regarding the aircraft type, registration, engine configuration, operator, or location. The pilot's actions as described were limited to the power setting and decision not to attempt a go-around or level-off after the balloon.
Damage Assessment
The collapse of the nose gear led to structural damage including the firewall, propeller, and fuselage. No other damage items were mentioned in the report.