Incident Overview
A student pilot experienced a landing accident when the aircraft's nose wheel collapsed after a hard touchdown, resulting in the airplane nosing over and sliding off the right side of the runway. The event occurred during a landing attempt following an initial bounce.
Sequence of Events
The student pilot executed the first landing with excess airspeed, causing the aircraft to bounce. The subsequent landing was harder than the first, leading to the collapse of the nose wheel. The aircraft then nosed over as it slid off the right side of the runway.
Contributing Circumstances
Investigation revealed that the tower had advised the pilot to hold short of intersecting runway 28. The pilot stated that this instruction may have contributed to a sense of urgency to get the airplane on the ground and stopped before it was actually ready to land.
Aircraft and Damage
The nose wheel collapsed during the hard landing, and the aircraft sustained damage as it nosed over and slid off the runway surface. No further details about the extent of damage or occupant status are available from the source.
Investigation Findings
The investigation focused on the landing technique and the pilot's adherence to airspeed control. The pilot's statement regarding the hold-short instruction was noted as a possible factor in the rushed landing.