History of the Flight
The pilot was conducting circuit flying in a flight school aircraft. After completing the fifth circuit, he initiated a landing on the grass section of Runway 04R.
Landing Sequence
Approximately 20 ft after touchdown, the pilot felt the nosewheel strike something solid, which he believed might be a mound of earth on the grass runway. This impact caused the aircraft to become airborne, reaching a height of about 10 ft. The pilot attempted to land again, but the aircraft bounced. He did not initiate a go-around, concerned that touching down at approach speed could worsen damage if the nosewheel were severely compromised. On the third touchdown, the nose landing gear collapsed, the propeller contacted the ground, and the aircraft came to a halt.
Post-Landing Actions
The pilot shut down the engine by closing the throttle and mixture, switched off electrical services, and vacated the aircraft.
Aircraft Damage
The nose landing gear collapsed and the propeller was damaged.
Runway Condition
The flight school reported there was no mound of earth on the runway, suggesting the pilot may have encountered a bump or undulation in the grass surface.