Landing Sequence
The pilot reported landing "flat" and experiencing a bounce. After a second bounce, the pilot initiated a go-around. However, during the third touchdown, the nose landing gear contacted the runway and the nose wheel "blew out." The airplane then veered to the left, exited the runway pavement, and nosed over.
Witness Account
A flight instructor who witnessed the accident stated that the airplane remained in a "nose down pitch attitude" until the nose wheel contacted the runway, which caused the airplane to bounce. After the third bounce, the nose wheel "blew out sending white smoke into the air."
Post-Accident Observations
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot observed no anomalies during the preflight inspection.