Accident Details
According to the pilot, after completing three takeoffs and landings at the destination airport, a simulated engine failure was performed. During the landing phase, the pilot was excessively high above the runway surface. Fixated on completing the landing, the pilot flared the airplane too high, which resulted in a hard landing.
Damage
The hard landing caused the nose gear to collapse, damage to the propeller, and damage to the aircraft structure. A post-accident examination revealed substantial damage to the firewall.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that could have precluded normal operation. The pilot stated that the accident could have been prevented by performing a go-around.