Lsa pilot reports a bounced landing that results in significant damage to the aircraft.

Attributes
ACN	1151240
Time
Date	201402
Local Time Of Day	1201-1800
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.ARTCC
State Reference	US
Environment
Flight Conditions	VMC
Light	Dusk
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	Light Sport Aircraft
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 91
Flight Phase	Landing
Route In Use	Visual Approach
Flight Plan	VFR
Person 1
Function	Pilot Flying Single Pilot
Qualification	Flight Crew Private
Experience	Flight Crew Last 90 Days 14.2 Flight Crew Total 87 Flight Crew Type 60.8
Events
Anomaly	Inflight Event / Encounter Loss Of Aircraft Control

Narrative:

I was making a normal visual approach. I flared the airplane and the mains touched down; and the aircraft began a porpoise motion; bouncing 3 times before continuing an uneventful rollout and taxi back to parking. Upon disembarkation; I noticed that the front nose gear was bent. The next day; owner called me to inform me of further damage to the craft. I should have performed a go-around instead of allowing the bouncing motions to continue; raising the possibility of hitting runway lights and/or other obstructions. I will be seeking additional training from my instructor on landings; specifically crosswind and unusual landing procedures.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: LSA pilot reports a bounced landing that results in significant damage to the aircraft.

Narrative: I was making a normal visual approach. I flared the airplane and the mains touched down; and the aircraft began a porpoise motion; bouncing 3 times before continuing an uneventful rollout and taxi back to parking. Upon disembarkation; I noticed that the front nose gear was bent. The next day; Owner called me to inform me of further damage to the craft. I should have performed a go-around instead of allowing the bouncing motions to continue; raising the possibility of hitting runway lights and/or other obstructions. I will be seeking additional training from my instructor on landings; specifically crosswind and unusual landing procedures.

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