Incident Overview
A student pilot, flying a training aircraft, departed the area to practice maneuvers. Upon returning to the airport, winds had increased. The pilot performed a go-around during the first approach. On the second approach to land on runway 33, the airplane touched down hard, bounced, veered off the right side of the runway, and nosed over.
Environmental Conditions
The reported winds at the time of the accident were from 270 degrees at 13 knots, with gusts to 22 knots. The pilot stated that runway 33 was used because it was the only open runway.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction with the airplane or the engine. The aircraft was a student pilot solo flight; no other occupants were on board. No injuries were reported.
Sequence of Events
After returning from practice maneuvers, the pilot initiated an approach to land. The first approach was aborted with a go-around due to the wind conditions. The second approach resulted in a hard touchdown, causing the aircraft to bounce. Subsequently, the airplane veered off the right side of the runway and nosed over, coming to rest in the adjacent terrain.
Damage Assessment
The aircraft sustained damage from the nose-over and runway excursion. Specific damage items were not detailed in the report.
Investigation Findings
No mechanical issues were identified by the pilot. The investigation did not specify a probable cause for the accident.