Accident Details
A student pilot was conducting a solo flight. On the third landing attempt, the aircraft bounced upon touchdown. The student pilot applied power in an attempt to recover from the bounce. Subsequently, the aircraft veered to the left. Observing that the aircraft was rapidly approaching trees, the student pilot banked the aircraft. During the maneuver, the right wing tip made contact with the ground, and the aircraft crashed.
Background
This was the first solo flight for the student pilot. The instructor reported that this was the first student they had trained to the point of soloing. The student had never flown with another instructor.
Aircraft and Occupants
The report did not specify the aircraft type, registration, or engine count. No information about occupants or injuries was provided in the source.
Sequence of Events
The student pilot was on his solo flight. During the third landing, the aircraft bounced. The student added power to recover. The aircraft then veered left. Seeing that trees were approaching rapidly, the student banked the aircraft. The right wing tip impacted the ground, leading to the crash.