What happened
The flight was conducted for the purpose of practicing takeoffs and landings. During one specific approach, the airplane touched down with excessive force, resulting in a hard landing. The impact caused the aircraft to bounce back into the air. On the subsequent descent, the nose landing gear struck the ground surface, leading to structural damage.
The investigation
Post-accident examination confirmed that the primary mechanical failure was associated with the nose landing gear assembly following the impact sequence described above. No other pre-existing mechanical anomalies were identified as contributing factors to the initial hard touchdown.
Findings
The pilot reported that she had previously been involved in a landing accident and had received subsequent instruction to address the issue. At the time of this incident, she was conducting solo landings specifically to prepare for a re-examination required for her pilot certificate renewal. The sequence of events indicates a failure to maintain proper touchdown technique during the practice session.