Incident Overview
A pilot was performing touch and go landings. On the third landing, the airplane touched down normally but then became airborne again. The pilot reported that he delayed adding power, anticipating the airplane would settle back onto the runway. Instead, the airplane's nose dropped, and the nose gear struck the runway, causing a bounced landing.
Pilot Actions
Following the bounce, the pilot executed a go-around. He flew the airplane around the traffic pattern and completed a full stop landing without further incident.
Damage and Inspection
A post-flight inspection of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the lower right side of the firewall. An examination of the airplane's systems found no anomalies.
Conclusion
The incident occurred during a touch and go landing when the pilot delayed power application, resulting in a bounce and subsequent damage to the firewall.