Incident Overview
A pilot reported that while performing a touch-and-go landing, a gust of wind turned the airplane. He stated that he applied some power and straightened the airplane, but the airplane came down hard and bounced. The airplane bounced several times and then came down hard on the nose landing gear.
Sequence of Events
During the landing phase, the gust of wind prompted the pilot to apply power and correct the airplane's orientation. Despite these efforts, the aircraft impacted the runway hard, initiating a series of bounces. After multiple bounces, the airplane finally settled heavily onto the nose landing gear.
Damage Assessment
The nose landing gear collapsed as a result of the hard impact, and the airplane came to a stop. Examination revealed evidence of buckling in the firewall and fuselage skins. No other damage was specified in the report.