Incident Overview
A student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings at his host airport when the airplane sustained damage during the sequence. According to the pilot's account, the first of two landings was flat and resulted in a bounce, but the subsequent takeoff was normal. The second landing prompted the pilot to stop the airplane after feeling something was wrong with the tire.
Pilot Actions
After the second landing, the pilot followed the checklist to shut down the engine and contacted the tower to request assistance. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to the flight that would have prevented normal operation.
Damage Assessment
A post-flight inspection revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. No other details about the aircraft or location were specified in the report.