Incident Overview
A student pilot conducting a solo cross-country flight experienced vertical gusting conditions during the second landing pattern. The flight had already executed an initial go-around prior to this approach.
Sequence of Events
While on the landing pattern, the pilot encountered vertical gusts. Fearing a hard landing due to a severe gust, the pilot abruptly applied full back pressure on the control stick. This action occurred while the aircraft was still approximately 50 feet above the runway.
According to the pilot, the abrupt control input resulted in a stall. The aircraft subsequently impacted the center of runway 32 and skidded about 800 feet down the runway before coming to a rest.
Pilot Actions
The pilot's decision to apply full back pressure was driven by concern over a potential hard landing from a severe gust. However, at 50 feet altitude, this input led to an aerodynamic stall.
Outcome
The aircraft came to rest on runway 32 after skidding approximately 800 feet. No other details about the aircraft, injuries, or damage were provided in the source material.