Incident Overview
A student pilot on a solo flight reported that after conducting a normal approach, the airplane touched down firmly onto the runway and bounced twice. Following the bounce, the air traffic control tower instructed the pilot to go around. In response, the pilot neutralized the flight controls, applied full power, turned off the carburetor heat, and raised the flaps.
Sequence of Events
As the pilot raised the airplane's nose off the ground, the aircraft veered to the left. It subsequently exited the runway surface and collided with a runway sign. The impact substantially damaged the airplane's firewall. The pilot noted that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operations.
Damage and Aftermath
The only reported damage was to the firewall, which was substantially damaged. No other injuries or additional damage were mentioned in the report.