Summary
A student pilot experienced a hard landing during a training flight. The student attempted to land but did not flare before touchdown, resulting in a propeller blade striking the runway and the nose wheel impacting the surface hard.
Sequence of Events
During the landing attempt, the airplane touched down without a proper flare. One propeller blade collided with the runway, and the nose wheel hit the runway surface with significant force. This impact pushed the nose wheel into the firewall, causing the firewall to bend. The bending of the firewall led to the elevator controls jamming and becoming inoperative. The airplane then porpoised down the runway, and the student applied brake pressure. The student subsequently taxied the airplane to the ramp area without further incident.
Damage
The hard landing caused the nose wheel to push into the firewall, resulting in the firewall bending. The elevator controls became jammed and inoperative due to the firewall deformation. No preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported by the student pilot.
Probable Cause
The student pilot did not flare before touchdown, leading to the hard landing and subsequent damage.