Event Description
The student pilot's approach to land was high. In response, the pilot extended 20 degrees of flaps and reduced engine power to idle. Realizing that the aircraft was about to land too long, the pilot initiated a go-around by applying power and retracting the flaps to the full up position.
Student Pilot's Account
According to the student pilot, the aircraft began settling too fast during the go-around. The pilot panicked, reduced the power to idle, and attempted to force the aircraft onto the runway. This resulted in a heavy impact with the runway surface, subsequent to which the nose gear collapsed.
Outcome
The heavy impact and collapse of the nose gear were the direct consequences of the actions taken by the student pilot during the go-around.