Accident Sequence
The pilot departed and flew directly to the first destination. During the flight, he suspected that the airspeed indicator was reading low for his altitude and power setting but was not convinced there was a real problem. After landing, he immediately took off again. Once airborne, he decided to proceed back to the original departure airport.
Upon completing the en route portion, the pilot was cleared to land on the main runway, which made him feel he had to expedite the approach and landing. During the approach, the descent rate and airspeed were higher than "warranted." The airplane touched down, bounced, and then touched down again. The nose of the airplane started to vibrate, and the pilot realized the airplane was damaged.
Examination
Examination of the pitot system and airspeed indicator revealed that the indicator was reading within prescribed limits but was "very" slow to respond to airspeed changes. In addition, the system had numerous leaks that were not related to the accident.