Incident Overview
During the fifth landing of a solo instructional flight, a student pilot reported that the airplane touched down hard to the left of the runway centerline. The aircraft bounced, touched down a second time, and subsequently departed the left side of the runway. While rolling out on the grass, the nose wheel dug into the ground, causing the airplane to nosed over. It came to rest in an inverted position.
Damage Assessment
Photographs taken after the event revealed substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and vertical stabilizer. The extent of the damage indicates a significant impact.
Pilot Report
The student pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the accident airplane. No other factors were mentioned in the report.