Student Pilot Reports Hard Landing and Bounce During Touch-and-Go

Incident Overview

A solo student pilot reported that, while performing a touch-and-go landing, the airplane landed hard and bounced upon touchdown. The pilot added full power to initiate a go-around, determined that the airplane was flying normally, and continued in the traffic pattern. During the subsequent landing, the airplane bounced slightly before the pilot taxied to the ramp without further incident.

Damage Assessment

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The extent of the damage was not detailed further.

Pilot Report

The student pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. No other issues were reported.