Summary
A pilot reported an accident during the late stage of an approach to land. The incident involved a sequence of events starting with a distraction and a wind gust, leading to control issues and subsequent damage to the aircraft.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, while on approach, a large insect struck the windscreen, causing a distraction. At the same time, a gust of wind disturbed the aircraft's attitude. In response, the pilot overcompensated with the flight controls, which resulted in the airplane porpoising. The porpoising motion led to a premature touchdown, causing the airplane to bounce.
Damage
As the airplane bounced, the propeller struck the runway. Additionally, the nose tire deflated. The impact from the propeller strike and the deflation substantially damaged the firewall and the lower fuselage.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that no mechanical problems were experienced with the airplane prior to the accident. The pilot's account attributes the event to the distraction from the insect and the gust of wind, which together led to the overcompensation and subsequent porpoising.