Incident Overview
A student pilot, who had completed his first solo flight the previous day, was conducting another solo flight in the traffic pattern. During the third landing attempt on runway 5, the airplane bounced once after initial touchdown. Upon the second touchdown, the nose landing gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to come to rest on the runway.
Damage and Conditions
The accident resulted in damage to the firewall. The student pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures. Weather conditions recorded at the airport near the time of the event included wind from 040 degrees at 4 knots, gusting to 16 knots.
Sequence of Events
- The student pilot had been flying solo in the traffic pattern.
- On the third landing, the airplane bounced once, then touched down again.
- The nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest on the runway.
- Firewall damage was sustained.
No other details regarding injuries or aircraft specifics were provided.