Incident Overview
During a solo cross-country flight, a student pilot approached the intended runway at a steep angle. The pilot selected a runway that had a 10-knot tailwind component for landing. The aircraft's flaps were extended to 10 degrees.
Landing Sequence
The aircraft touched down approximately 1,200 feet from the end of the 5,304-foot-long runway. The initial touchdown was followed by two bounces before the aircraft veered off the runway surface. Marks in the dirt indicated that the aircraft then porpoised three additional times. During the porpoising, the nose wheel collapsed, causing the aircraft to nose over.
Aircraft Information
The report does not specify the aircraft make, model, or registration. The engine count and other details are not provided.
Pilot Information
The pilot was a student pilot operating alone on a cross-country flight. No further details about the pilot or qualifications are available in the source.
Conclusion
The source does not state a probable cause for the incident. The sequence of events is described, but no analysis or causal factors are given.