Student Pilot's Aircraft Veers Off Runway After Bounce

Incident Description and Pilot Report A solo student pilot reported that the airplane bounced after it touched down. Following the bounce, the aircraft veered off the runway to the left and came to a stop in gravel. ## Postaccident Examination A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the firewall. ## Mechanical Condition According to the student pilot, there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The source does not identify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or a probable cause.