What happened
The pilot reported establishing a final approach for landing on runway 06 with an indicated airspeed between 80 and 85 knots. During the touchdown phase, the airplane bounced several times along the runway surface before finally coming to a stop approximately 1800 feet down the 8000-foot-long runway.
The investigation
A post-accident examination of the aircraft revealed significant structural damage. The engine firewall and nose gear were found to be damaged, and all three propeller blades were bent aft. An inspection of the flight control surfaces indicated no mechanical failures or anomalies. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane during the flight or during the approach to land.
Findings
The primary factor contributing to the accident was the multiple bounces upon touchdown, which resulted in damage to the nose gear and engine firewall. The pilot's failure to maintain proper control during the landing flare likely contributed to the excessive bounce.