Hayward, CA, USA
N737GL
CESSNA 172N
The pilot reported that, during touchdown, the airplane bounced multiple times before he added power to go around. The pilot subsequently went around and landed without further incident. The lower fuselage and interior floorboards sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced hard landing.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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