Incident Overview
During a landing on Runway 34, a 6,548-foot long, 150-foot wide asphalt runway, a student pilot (SP) experienced a bounce after touchdown. The SP added engine power in an attempt to recover from the bounce, but the oscillation continued. The nose landing gear was subsequently pushed upward and rearward, penetrating the engine firewall.
Pilot Experience
The student pilot reported a total of 125 hours of flight experience, of which 90 hours were in the same make and model of aircraft involved in the incident.
Aircraft Details
No specific aircraft type or registration information was provided in the source. The incident involved a nose gear intrusion into the engine firewall during a bounced landing.
Runway Information
The landing was conducted on Runway 34, which measures 6,548 feet in length and 150 feet in width, with an asphalt surface.