Accident Summary
The airplane sustained damage during landing and after colliding with a runway light. The driver stated that the initial ground contact resulted in a bounce. Full power was applied in an attempt to execute a go-around, but the pilot was uncertain whether the aircraft could safely clear obstacles at the end of the runway. The pilot then attempted to control the bouncing, but the airplane began to porpoise. Realizing that the nose gear had been damaged, the pilot reported that the aircraft skidded off the edge of the runway until it came to a stop.
Pilot Report
In a written report, the pilot indicated that no mechanical malfunction was present. The pilot's description of the event included the sequence of a bounce, application of full power for a go-around, uncertainty about clearing obstacles, subsequent porpoising, and the eventual runway excursion after nose gear damage was recognized.
Postaccident Examination
A postaccident examination of the aircraft revealed no anomalies that could be associated with a preexisting condition. This finding is consistent with the pilot's report that there was no mechanical malfunction.