Incident Overview
A student pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings when, during the fourth landing attempt, the airplane bounced upon touchdown. In an effort to maintain directional control, the pilot lowered the nosewheel onto the runway. However, the airplane continued to bounce on the nosewheel, leading to the collapse of the nose landing gear strut.
Sequence of Events
After the nose landing gear collapsed, the airplane veered off the runway and impacted a ditch. The collision resulted in damage to the firewall and fuselage skin. The damage was classified as substantial.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage skin. No other damage details were provided in the source.
Pilot Information
The pilot involved was a student pilot. No additional pilot details were specified.
Conclusion
The incident occurred as a result of a bounced landing that led to the collapse of the nose landing gear. The source did not provide a probable cause or contributing factors.