Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
A student pilot and flight instructor were performing a night landing to a private grass runway when the airplane landed hard. The airplane's nose gear then collapsed and the airplane nosed over, coming to rest in an inverted position.
Source record
Factual narrative
A student pilot and flight instructor were performing a night landing to a private grass runway, when the airplane experienced a hard landing. The airplane's nose gear then collapsed, and the airplane nosed over coming to rest in the inverted position. .