Accident Sequence
A student pilot initiated a takeoff roll on Runway 35 without the approval of the instructor. The wind was reported from 230 degrees at 11 knots. According to the pilot's account, as the aircraft was about to lift off, the wind shifted and caught it from behind. During the rotation, directional control was lost. In the attempt to regain control, the pilot inadvertently activated the left brake. This caused the aircraft to veer left, departing the runway and entering snow-covered terrain adjacent to the runway. The impact with the snow-covered ground resulted in the failure of the nose gear.
Weather Conditions
The nearest weather reporting station provided no indication of a wind shift at the time of the accident. The reported wind prior to the event was 230 degrees at 11 knots, which was a crosswind component relative to Runway 35.
Aircraft Damage
The primary damage noted was the failure of the nose gear due to striking snow-covered terrain. No other damage details were provided.