Incident Details
A student pilot was conducting a solo flight with the objective of practicing crosswind landings. The wind conditions at the time were reported as 260 degrees at 11 knots with gusts reaching 15 knots. The student pilot was attempting a landing in these gusty conditions.
Flight Sequence
During the landing flare, the student pilot encountered a sudden loss of headwind. This caused the airspeed to begin decaying. In response, the student pilot added power in an attempt to initiate a go-around. However, the airplane continued to descend towards the runway. The airplane touched down hard, resulting in a bounce back into the air. Following the bounce, the pilot proceeded to go around. The subsequent approach and landing were uneventful.
Weather Conditions
The wind at the time of the incident was from 260 degrees at 11 knots, with gusts of 15 knots. These conditions were gusty and present challenges for crosswind landing practice.