NTSB Factual Report

The student pilot reported that he reduced engine power while on final approach, and the airplane developed a higher sink rate than expected. The airplane subsequently landed hard and bounced 3 to 4 times, breaking the nose landing gear, and substantially damaging the firewall. The student pilot reported that he did not attempt to correct the situation or to go-around and, that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's inadequate landing flare and lack of remedial actions, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.