Accident Overview
A pilot conducting a touch-and-go landing reported that the aircraft approached too fast, resulting in a hard landing and bounce. The pilot acknowledged that a go-around should have been performed but chose to continue the landing. Subsequently, the aircraft porpoised, causing the nose wheel to collapse. The aircraft came to rest nose-down on the runway.
Aircraft Damage
Examination revealed substantial damage to the fuselage of the aircraft.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operation.
Weather Conditions
The automated weather observation system at the airport reported that approximately 5 minutes before the accident, wind was from 180° at 8 knots. About 15 minutes after the accident, wind was from 170° at 8 knots, gusting to 15 knots. The pilot landed on runway 16.