Incident Overview
A pilot returning to Vancouver, Washington, after a go-around at Albany, Oregon, due to a "problem with flaps," decided instead to land at Aurora, Oregon, citing the longer and wider runway. The pilot chose runway 17, with the ASOS reporting winds from 240 degrees at 6 knots.
Approach and Landing
The pilot flew a normal approach and reported feeling good. On touchdown, the aircraft bounced. The pilot applied power to smooth the touchdown and then reduced throttle. The aircraft contacted the ground again and bounced higher. The pilot could not recall the exact sequence but supposed a wind gust lifted the aircraft out of ground effect.
Outcome
The aircraft dropped hard from the second bounce, resulting in a bent firewall and the propeller striking the runway. After rollout, the pilot taxied the aircraft off the runway to parking. In the 15 minutes following the event, the ASOS reported no wind gusts.