Accident Overview
A pilot conducted a touch-and-go landing request at Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport, but was cleared for a full-stop landing on runway 9R due to difficulty with the aircraft's radio. The pilot stated that after a seemingly normal landing, the main wheels touched down, but the yoke did not release from the flare. The airplane then started to balloon. The pilot added a little power and attempted to land again, but the yoke remained stiff. The airplane ballooned multiple times, hitting the ground hard until it finally stopped.
Postaccident Findings
After taxiing to the ramp and securing the airplane, the pilot again noticed the elevator control was stiff. A postaccident examination by an airframe and powerplant mechanic revealed impact damage to the firewall. The control yoke was displaced upward and was in contact with an instrument panel support bracket. Examination of the elevator flight control system found no evidence of preimpact failure or malfunction.
Pilot Observations
The pilot reported that the yoke was stiff during the landing attempts, which prevented a normal flare and touchdown. The ballooning occurred as the airplane bounced multiple times before coming to a stop. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or occupant injuries were provided in the source.