Flight Details
The accident occurred during a supervised solo training flight. The student pilot had logged less than one hour of pilot-in-command flight time.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft was flared for landing approximately halfway down the runway at an excessive airspeed. As the aircraft touched down, it bounced into the air and subsequently impacted trees at an altitude of 10 to 15 feet above ground level.
Post-Accident Findings
After the accident, the spoilers were found in a retracted position.
Pilot's Statement
In a written report, the student pilot stated: 'I had reversed the spoiler controls in my mind. When I thought I had them full open, they were actually closed.'