Incident Overview
A student pilot was conducting touch-and-go landings after returning from the practice area. The first landing was completed without incident. During the second approach, the aircraft was not aligned with the runway, prompting the student to execute a go-around.
Third Landing Sequence
On the third approach, the student reported that the aircraft landed, and the next recollection was looking at the ground from the cockpit. The student's flight instructor witnessed the third landing and stated that the aircraft touched down and "bounced a little" before settling when power was applied. Subsequently, the aircraft veered to the left. The right wing contacted the runway surface, and the aircraft continued off the side of the runway. The nose gear sheared off, causing the airplane to nose down.
Instructor Account
The flight instructor provided additional details, noting that after the bounce, the aircraft settled as power was applied, but then it veered left, leading to the wing strike and departure from the runway. The instructor's observations corroborate the student's account of the event.
Conclusion
The incident involved a bounced landing that escalated into a loss of directional control, resulting in a runway excursion, wing contact, and structural damage to the nose gear. No further details regarding injuries, aircraft identification, or environmental conditions were provided in the source.