Primary finding
Probable cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane landed hard and bounced several times. As a result, the left wing impacted the runway, and the nose gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.