Incident Details
A student pilot was conducting touch-and-go landings at an airport. After touching down on the first landing, the pilot configured the aircraft for takeoff. Immediately after applying power, the student observed another aircraft of unknown make and model landing from the opposite direction. To avoid a collision, the student pilot cut power, applied brakes, and turned to the right.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft skidded across an area of grass adjacent to the runway. During the skid, the nose gear collided with the edge of a paved taxiway, causing the nose gear to collapse. Subsequently, the propeller impacted the asphalt surface.
Radio Communication
The student pilot stated that appropriate radio calls were made on the UNICOM frequency while in the traffic pattern.
Damage
The aircraft sustained damage to the nose gear and propeller as a result of the incident.