SR20
Flight Crew Student
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 31.8; Flight Crew Total 46.6; Flight Crew Type 42.1
Situational Awareness; Training / Qualification
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Ground Event / Encounter Ground Strike - Aircraft; Inflight Event / Encounter Loss Of Aircraft Control
Aircraft Aircraft Damaged; Flight Crew Executed Go Around / Missed Approach; Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Human Factors
I was cleared for landing and the PAPI lights were showing two red and two white lights; my airspeed was between 85 and 80 knots which is the usual speed to land in an SR20. When the main wheels touched the runway the plane started skipping and the front wheel disconnected partially and the propeller blade struck the runway. I was able to get the plane back in the air to come around for a safe landing since it was not possible to come to a stop on the first landing. After landing safely I received taxi instructions to the parking area.
A student pilot experienced a rough landing during his third solo flight that resulted in propeller and nose gear damage; but no injuries or damage to airport property.The student said that he followed a normal descent to landing at the proper airspeed. Weather was not an issue. The student had demonstrated successful landings on two prior solo flights.Though I did not witness the rough landing; the student explained that the aircraft skipped after landing which resulted in damage to the aircraft. The damage was discovered once the aircraft returned to the ramp and the engine was stopped.A discussion with the student about the event created a learning experience whereby the attributes of a successful landing were discussed. Because the student had previously demonstrated his ability to land on prior solo flights; he was able to explain the factors that lead to a successful landing and we agreed that more practice was the best corrective action.
A SR-20 student pilot apparently flew a normal approach but after touchdown began skidding. He executed a go-around and after the second landing discovered damage to the prop and nosewheel.