Student Pilot's Bounced Landing Collapses Nose Gear

Incident Overview During a full-stop landing, a solo student pilot executed an improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing. As the pilot attempted to recover from the initial bounce, the aircraft began to porpoise, a condition characterized by repeated bouncing on the runway surface. ## Damage Assessment The aircraft made a third contact with the runway in a nose-low attitude. This impact caused the nose landing gear to collapse. Additionally, the incident resulted in damage to the aircraft's firewall. No other specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or location were provided in the source material.