Sequence of Events
As the pilot began the flare, a rapid descent to the ground occurred, resulting in a hard landing. The airplane bounced following the initial contact. On the second bounce, the pilot added power and initiated a go-around. During the go-around, the airplane porpoised and contacted the ground one more time before becoming airborne.
Post-Landing Inspection
During the landing roll, the nose began to vibrate, and the vibration worsened as the airplane slowed. After the airplane came to a stop, a post-landing inspection revealed that the nose wheel was flat. Additionally, the fuselage and firewall exhibited ripples, indicating structural deformation from the hard landing and subsequent contacts.