Incident Overview
A student pilot (SP) conducted a dual instructional flight before departing for his first solo flight. During the solo flight, the SP attempted a touch and go landing. As the airplane's nose wheel contacted the runway, the airplane bounced back into the air. Subsequent bounces occurred two to three times, during which the propeller struck the runway. The airplane eventually came to rest on the runway.
Examination Findings
Post-incident examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions of the airframe or engine. The nose gear had been driven up into the fuselage, causing damage to the firewall.
Pilot Experience
The student pilot reported a total of 35 hours of flight experience, with 24 hours accrued within the previous 90 days.