Lesson Setup
The lesson began as a dual session with a certified flight instructor (CFI). Subsequently, the student pilot took off on a solo flight to perform three supervised solo landings.
Traffic Pattern and Final Approach
The student's solo traffic pattern was normal through a short final approach. The CFI observed that the aircraft was in a 'flat attitude' and was 'maybe slightly slow' as it crossed over the runway threshold.
Hard Landing and Porpoising
Upon touchdown, the aircraft landed hard on all three landing gear and began to porpoise down the runway. Each oscillation grew larger in amplitude.
Nose Gear Collapse
On the final oscillation, the aircraft touched down hard, and the nose gear collapsed.