Incident Overview
A student pilot, who had accumulated 130 hours of flight time, was practicing ground reference maneuvers during a 1.5-hour flight. Following the maneuvers, the pilot attempted to land. During the landing flare, a gust of wind was encountered, prompting the pilot to decide on a go-around.
Sequence of Events
The pilot applied full engine power to initiate the go-around. However, the nose wheel subsequently contacted the ground, causing the aircraft to porpoise. After the porpoising motion began, the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The airplane then touched down with such force that it broke in half.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The flight lasted approximately 1.5 hours, during which the pilot practiced ground reference maneuvers. The aircraft was involved in a hard landing that resulted in structural failure—specifically, the airframe broke in half upon impact with the ground. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided in the source.