Accident Details
A student pilot was performing her third solo landing when the event occurred. The airplane's nose wheel contacted the runway surface first, leading to a series of approximately four porpoising oscillations. The nose landing gear subsequently separated from the airframe. The airplane then exited the runway to the left of the centerline and nosed over.
Pilot Report
The student pilot reported that at the time of the accident, the winds were calm and visibility was greater than 10 miles.
Aircraft Information
No specific aircraft type, registration, or operator information was provided in the source.
Injuries and Damage
The extent of injuries, if any, and the details of damage other than the nose landing gear separation and nose-over are not specified.