Incident Overview
A student pilot was performing her first supervised solo flight, practicing touch-and-go landings on Runway 16, a 5,349-foot by 200-foot asphalt runway, with calm winds. According to the certified flight instructor (CFI) who witnessed the event, during touchdown on the pilot's second approach, the aircraft made a hard landing and bounced back into the air.
Go-Around and Nose Wheel Departure
The student executed a go-around. At lift-off, the nose wheel departed the aircraft. The student continued flying around the airport for approximately 20 minutes before preparing to land.
Landing and Nose-Over
The student landed on Runway 21, an 8,250-foot by 150-foot asphalt runway. Upon touchdown, the nose gear fork scraped along the runway for about 200 feet, and the plane made a slow left turn. As the nose gear left the runway, the aircraft nosed over and came to rest inverted.
Probable Cause
The source material does not state a probable cause.