Incident Overview
A student pilot was conducting touch-and-go landings on Runway 09 in preparation for a flight check. After landing, the pilot opened the cowl flaps and pushed in the carburetor heat control. At that moment, the pilot allowed the ailerons to return to a neutral position. According to the pilot's report, the wind then lifted the right wing, pushing the aircraft to the left side of the runway.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft's left wing subsequently caught a runway "marker beacon," causing the plane to spin around. The aircraft then struck a snowbank and flipped over. The pilot reported that the wind was gusting to 20 knots at the time of the incident.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The pilot, a student, was the sole occupant of the aircraft. No specific aircraft type, registration, or engine details were provided in the source. The incident occurred during daylight hours, but the exact time or weather conditions beyond wind gusts are not specified.
Damage
The aircraft sustained damage as a result of flipping over after striking the snowbank. The extent of damage was not detailed in the source.
Regulatory and Safety Context
The source did not identify any contributing factors or causal links beyond the pilot's actions and wind conditions. No air traffic control involvement or other personnel were mentioned.