Incident Overview
During the landing sequence, the pilot reported that the aircraft encountered a "prodigious bounce" upon touchdown. This event caused a loss of control, and the airplane subsequently impacted the runway hard. The impact resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear and damage to the fuselage, propeller, and wing.
Pilot Report
According to the pilot, the landing was normal until the bounce occurred. He stated that after the bounce, he could not maintain control. The pilot also noted that wind conditions were calm at the time of the accident. He emphasized that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft or any of its systems prior to the accident.
Damage Details
The hard landing caused substantial damage. The main landing gear collapsed, and structural damage was sustained by the fuselage, propeller, and wing. The extent of the damage beyond these items was not specified in the pilot's account.