What happened
The incident occurred while a student pilot was conducting his third supervised solo flight. The pilot was operating within the traffic pattern when he initiated a touch and go landing procedure. During this maneuver, the aircraft veered to the left, departing from the paved runway surface.
After leaving the runway, the aircraft crossed the infield area of the airfield. While traversing this unpaved section, the aircraft collided with an aircraft that was parked on the ground. The impact resulted in damage to both aircraft involved in the collision.
The investigation
Following the accident, investigators conducted a post-accident inspection of the involved aircraft to determine if mechanical failure contributed to the deviation. The examination focused specifically on the braking and rudder systems, which are critical for directional control during landing rollouts.
The inspection revealed that both the braking system and the rudder system were functional. No discrepancies or mechanical faults were noted in these systems. This finding suggests that the loss of directional control was not caused by a failure of the aircraft's primary steering mechanisms.