Accident Overview
A student pilot, on the fourth solo flight, was landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane. The landing was hard, and the pilot was unable to recover from the subsequent bounced landing. During the event, the airplane's right wing impacted the runway, leading to a ground loop.
Aircraft Damage
The fuselage and right wing sustained substantial damage. An examination of the airplane following the accident revealed no pre-impact anomalies.
Operational Context
The flight was a solo training sortie. The pilot was a student on their fourth solo flight. The airplane was a tailwheel type, which requires specific handling techniques especially during landing.