Accident Details
The pilot was conducting touch-and-go takeoff and landings. During the second touch-and-go, upon touchdown, the airplane began "jumping again, striking the prop and going out of control." The event resulted in structural damage to the firewall.
Witness Report
A witness described the landing as a "flat attitude with power." The witness reported that the airplane began to oscillate. After several porpoises, the propeller and nose tire impacted the runway simultaneously. Subsequently, the airplane veered to the right, causing the left wing and propeller to contact the runway.
Pilot Statement
In his statement, the pilot noted that a mechanic had installed a rubber bumper on the nose landing gear strut to prevent it from bottoming out. The pilot indicated that the mechanic installed the bumper without consulting him. The rubber bumper was installed in June 2006, and the airplane had been flown several times prior to the event.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft sustained structural damage to the firewall. No additional details regarding other damage were provided.