Event Summary
During a landing, the airplane bounced. The pilot reported that after the bounce, the nose of the airplane began to drift to the left. The airplane subsequently exited the runway, encountered a soft spot in the grass, and impacted terrain. The impact resulted in the separation of the right main landing gear and substantial damage to the lower fuselage, the right wing, and the firewall.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He also noted that the accident would have been avoided if he had performed a go-around.
Aircraft and Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of the impact. Specific damage items included the separation of the right main landing gear, and damage to the lower fuselage, right wing, and firewall. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided in the report.