Landing Event
The aircraft was landing on runway 29 when it bounced after touchdown. During the bounce, the aircraft impacted the precision approach path indicator. The aircraft continued and came to rest approximately 2,000 feet down the runway, off the left side in the grass.
Pilot's Account
The pilot reported that during the VOR approach, icing conditions were encountered. At an altitude of 800 to 900 feet above ground, the aircraft entered visual meteorological conditions. The pilot aligned with the runway and landed "somewhat hard," which resulted in the bounce. After the bounce, the aircraft drifted left. The pilot attributed this drift to an overcorrection during the recovery from the bounced landing. The aircraft touched back down to the left of the runway in a left-wing-low attitude.
Additional Details
The aircraft was equipped with a heated windshield. However, during the approach, the pilot noticed ice accumulating on the non-heated sections of the windshield. The pilot reported that the accident could have been prevented by improved transition by himself from instrument conditions to a smooth landing.