Hard Landing and Bounce Leads to Runway Excursion and Collision with Fence and Rental Cars

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that during the landing phase, she reduced the airplane's rate of descent to achieve touchdown beyond a runway intersection. This decision was influenced by a slight surface rise on the runway that had historically caused bumpy landings.

Hard Landing and Bounce

Upon touchdown, the airplane experienced a hard landing and subsequently bounced approximately four feet into the air. The pilot then applied full power to abort the landing.

Loss of Control and Collision

During the aborted landing, the pilot was unable to regain sufficient airspeed. The airplane veered off the runway centerline to the left. It then collided with a security fence and airport rental cars, resulting in substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.

Mechanical Status

The pilot reported that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.