Accident Details
A solo student pilot reported that during landing, the airplane flared high and subsequently landed hard. The pilot stated that after the hard touchdown, the airplane "dipped" and he felt the nose wheel wobble. Following the event, the pilot turned off the engine and "steered to the grass" off the runway.
Damage and Mechanical Report
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
Weather and Runway Information
The pilot reported that the wind was from 110° at 6 knots. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 23 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 100° at 9 knots. The airplane landed on runway 35R.