Flight Sequence
According to the student pilot, the first landing attempt of the solo cross-country flight resulted in a go-around. During the second attempt, the pilot landed the airplane about one-third of the way down the 5,188-foot runway. The touchdown was described as "hard but smooth (not a bounce),"; however, the airplane subsequently became airborne again.
Landing Attempts
The student pilot then landed the airplane once more. Although he believed the “plane had safely and completely landed,” it became airborne yet again. At that point, the pilot felt a go-around was not possible and "pulled back" on the flight controls. The airplane then "probably stalled and dropped to the runway."
Post-accident Findings
The nose landing gear collapsed during the event, and damage to the engine firewall and left wing resulted. Winds at the time were variable at 4 knots. The student pilot noted no preaccident mechanical anomalies.