What happened
The pilot performed a short field takeoff using 20 degrees of flaps. During the climb, the aircraft rotated at speeds between 40 and 50 knots, at which point the stall warning horn activated. The pilot noted that the aircraft handled sluggishly during the ascent. Upon reaching 400 feet, the pilot retracted the flaps to 10 degrees and initiated a left turn back toward the runway.
During the subsequent landing, the aircraft touched down on the nose wheel first. This caused the aircraft to begin porpoising down the runway. After approximately two or three bounces, the landing gear collapsed, causing the propeller to make contact with the ground. The pilot was not injured during the event.
The investigation
The pilot reported no mechanical deficiencies with the aircraft. Records indicated that the pilot had 150 hours of total flight experience, with only 1 hour of flight time specifically in this aircraft type.