Summary
A student pilot, having completed three landings with an instructor, was cleared to perform three solo full-stop landings. During her first solo attempt, the airplane bounced twice, veered off the runway, and nosed over. Winds were calm at the time.
Event Details
The student pilot initially made three landings accompanied by an instructor. Following these, the aircraft taxied to the ramp, where the instructor signed the necessary endorsements and instructed the student to execute three solo landings to a full stop. The student then took off again and completed three circuits of the traffic pattern before initiating her first solo landing.
During the landing attempt, the airplane made contact with the runway in a flat attitude and subsequently bounced twice. After the second bounce, the airplane touched down again, departed the left side of the runway, and nosed over. Weather conditions at the time of the incident were calm, with no wind reported.
Probable Cause
No probable cause was stated in the source.