Incident Summary
A student pilot reported that she completed her first landing successfully. During the second approach to landing, she configured the airplane with nearly full flaps and maintained the correct airspeed. As she began to flare, the airplane ballooned. In response, the pilot increased back pressure. The airplane then touched down hard on the grass runway, causing the nose gear to collapse and the airplane to nose over.
Pilot Experience
The student pilot reported a total flight time of 19.8 hours, of which 16.6 hours were in the accident make and model airplane. She indicated that she had 2.5 hours of flight time as pilot-in-command.
Mechanical Factors
The student pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction with the airplane. The incident was attributed to the handling during the landing flare.
Conclusion
No further details were provided regarding the extent of damage or any injuries. The investigation remains based solely on the pilot's account.