What happened
During the final approach phase of flight, the student pilot's speed was slightly excessive, and the initial flare maneuver lacked sufficient height or timing. This resulted in the aircraft impacting the runway surface with significant force, striking first with the nose landing gear rather than the main wheels.
Following the initial impact, the aircraft rebounded into the air and began to oscillate vertically. Recognizing the severity of the touchdown, the pilot decided against attempting a touch-and-go maneuver. The pilot communicated this decision to air traffic control, explicitly stating that a full stop landing was required due to the hard landing event.
After completing the full stop, the pilot taxied the aircraft off the active runway and proceeded to a nearby hangar for inspection.