Background
The flight was intended to satisfy currency requirements by completing three takeoffs and landings. The accident occurred during the second landing on runway 9R, which measures 6,200 feet in length and 150 feet in width with an asphalt surface.
Accident Description
The pilot flew the approach at an indicated airspeed between 65 and 70 knots with full flaps deployed. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced several times. The pilot attempted to recover by applying full power and pulling back on the elevator control. The airplane began to climb, at which point the pilot reduced power while maintaining back pressure. The bouncing ceased, and the pilot taxied the airplane to the ramp.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported no failures or malfunctions with the aircraft prior to the accident. The landing was described as inadvertently hard. The airplane's behavior during the bounce sequence and the pilot's control inputs were as described in the accident description.