Accident Details
The pilot reported that during landing, the airplane touched down on the main landing gear, followed by the nose gear, and then bounced back into the air. He added engine power and subsequently performed a second landing without further incident. After taxiing to the ramp, a post-flight inspection revealed damage to the nose gear. Further examination also found damage to the nose frame assembly and the windshield frame.
Aircraft Damage
The damage was limited to the nose gear, nose frame assembly, and windshield frame. No other damage was reported. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to or during the event.
Pilot Background
The pilot reported a total flight experience of 3,700 hours, which included 16 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane. No other pilot details were provided.