Incident Overview
A private pilot was concluding a personal local flight under Title 14, CFR Part 91. During the landing, the airplane bounced upon touchdown. According to the pilot, each successive bounce was harder than the previous one. After the third bounce, the pilot decided to abort the landing, executed a go-around, returned to the airport, and completed a landing without further incident.
Pilot Account
The pilot reported that the airplane bounced while landing, and with each bounce, the impact became more severe. Following the third bounce, he aborted the landing attempt. The pilot stated that there were no known mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to departure.
Aircraft Examination
An inspection of the airplane after the incident revealed structural damage. The firewall and floor were bent, and the nose landing gear mount sustained damage. No other damage was reported.
Probable Cause
No probable cause was determined or stated in the available information.