Incident Overview
A Cessna 177B was involved in a runway excursion after a bounced landing on a 2,275-foot long, 30-foot wide asphalt runway. The pilot reported no mechanical issues with the aircraft during the event.
Sequence of Events
The pilot executed an approach to the runway but was high and long on final. Upon touchdown, the aircraft bounced. The pilot then applied power to arrest the descent. During this maneuver, the pilot lost sight of the runway environment because of the nose-high attitude. Subsequently, the aircraft rolled into an area of heavy blackberry brush and scotch broom north of the runway.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 177B. No further details about the registration or other specifications are provided in the source.
Post-Event Observations
The pilot stated that there were no mechanical difficulties with the aircraft before or during the event. The source does not mention any injuries, fatalities, or the extent of damage to the aircraft or surroundings.