Event Description
A solo training flight ended with a hard landing that resulted in a bounce and subsequent nose gear collapse. The student pilot, acting as pilot in command, was conducting a full stop landing after completing six takeoffs and landings and some air work. The weather was Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC), and no flight plan had been filed.
Sequence of Events
According to a witness, the approach appeared normal, but the aircraft was flared too high. The main landing gear contacted the runway first, causing the aircraft to bounce approximately 10 to 15 feet into the air. During the bounce, the aircraft stalled at about 10 feet above ground level (AGL). The second contact with the runway occurred with the nose gear striking first, leading to the collapse of the nose gear.
Investigation Details
The accident occurred during a training flight with a solo student pilot. The student had prior experience with multiple takeoffs and landings before this full stop landing. No details about injuries, aircraft registration, or specific location were provided in the source. The investigation focused on the pilot's flare technique and the resulting aerodynamic stall.