Incident Overview
A solo student pilot experienced a bounced landing during a training flight. According to the pilot's report, the airspeed was excessive during the landing flare and touchdown. The airplane bounced on the runway, and the pilot did not take corrective action, allowing the bounce sequence to continue.
Pilot Actions
During the ongoing bounces, the pilot reported releasing the yoke and applying the brakes. This action caused the airplane to nose down, and the propeller subsequently struck the runway surface.
Post-Accident Inspection
A postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed that the firewall was bent. The student pilot stated that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane prior to the incident.
Conclusion
The incident resulted from the pilot's handling during landing. The reported factors include excessive airspeed and lack of corrective action during the bounce, leading to a nose-over and propeller strike.