Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during the landing flare, the airplane was traveling too fast. In an attempt to reduce airspeed, the pilot applied back pressure, but the airplane ballooned instead of settling. After touching down, the airplane porpoised, then veered to the left and exited the left side of the runway. The airplane subsequently struck visual approach slope indicator (VASI) lights located on the left side of the runway.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the fuselage as a result of the impact with the VASI lights.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were present that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.