Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's diverted attention which resulted in the improper use of the elevator and inadvertent porpoise.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot stated that he landed & attempted to retract the flaps. While attentive to the flap switch, which appeared to be stuck, the pilot said, the airplane became airborne, again. It was re-landed, which damaged the nose landing gear. The airplane then porpoised, bounced twice, & on the third landing, hit hard. Directional control was lost & the airplane veered to the right into trees.
Source record
Factual narrative
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