Event Description
Witnesses reported that the aircraft began to climb before it banked to the left and entered a nose-down attitude. The pilot was attempting to land on runway 24R.
Witness Accounts
Multiple witnesses stated that the aircraft initially climbed, then rolled into a left bank and pitched nose-down.
Flight Instructor Statement
The student pilot's instructor stated that he was aware the flight was scheduled to take place that evening, but he did not discuss the strong wind conditions that had been present throughout the day with the student pilot.
Weather Conditions
The reported wind at the time was 200 degrees at 20 knots.