Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during a flight to the destination airport, air traffic control cleared her to land on runway 8. The flight turned from the downwind leg onto base, then onto final approach. With 30 degrees of flaps extended, she attempted to maintain 61 knots for a practice short field landing.
Sequence of Events
As she began to flare, the pilot felt the main landing gear wheels "skid against the pavement" and the airplane became airborne. She maintained the aft elevator input and again felt the main landing gear wheels skid on the runway, causing the airplane to become airborne a second time. After the third touchdown, the airplane remained on the runway, and she taxied to the ramp.
Witness Observation
According to the NTSB "Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report" form, a witness reported seeing a flat approach, contact with the runway, and then the airplane porpoised.
Recommendations in the Report
The recommendations section of the report indicates that a go-around should have been performed upon the first indication of a faulty approach.