Incident Overview
A student pilot, flying a solo flight, reported that crosswind gusts pushed the aircraft to the right of the runway just prior to touchdown. Deciding to execute a go-around, the pilot initiated a climb. However, during the initial climb, the aircraft lost airspeed, bounded off the ground, entered a stall, and subsequently landed on the nose gear before nosing over.
Weather Conditions
Surface observations at Reno/Stead Airport (KRTS) at 1054 UTC indicated winds from 210 degrees at 21 knots, with gusts reaching 29 knots. The Cessna 150/152 series aircraft, as per factory specifications, has a demonstrated crosswind component of 13 knots during landing. The reported wind conditions exceeded this limit.
Pilot and Training Details
The student pilot held a solo endorsement, but the exact nature of the solo privileges could not be determined. Repeated attempts to contact the flight instructor for clarification were unsuccessful.