The student pilot reported that during his first solo flight, as the Cessna 172 approached to land at the airport in Ormond Beach, Florida, he flared too early, before reaching ground effect.
Instead of performing a go-around, he pitched the airplane nose down, which resulted in a hard landing on the nosewheel first.
The airplane bounced and landed back on the main wheels before coming to a stop on the runway.
After shutdown, the student and instructor noticed damage to the firewall and lower fuselage.
Examination of the airplane by an FAA inspector did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions, nor did the student pilot report any.
Probable Cause: The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
This December 2019 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.
Never try to save a landing with a push forward to the elevator. I don’t think that the instructor haven’t told that advice to the student in case.
When in doubt, go around.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMmHYWjEmkY
It ain’t rocket science