What happened
A student pilot was conducting flight training maneuvers within the airport traffic pattern. The pilot completed three successful takeoffs and landings, bringing the aircraft to a full stop after each circuit.
During the fourth approach to runway 32, the aircraft landed on its nose wheel, which caused the plane to bounce back into the air. Upon the second touchdown, the nose gear collapsed. Following the collapse, the pilot steered the airplane off the left side of the runway and into a sandy area, which caused additional damage to the aircraft. The pilot was not injured during the incident.
Findings
The pilot involved in the accident had accumulated approximately 54 hours of total flight experience. Of that time, 46 hours were logged in this specific make and model. The pilot's total solo experience amounted to 3.5 hours, all of which were performed in the same aircraft type; notably, only one hour of that solo time included the flight in which the accident occurred.