Accident Overview
A student pilot conducting his second unsupervised solo flight experienced a loss of directional control while landing on Runway 36 in crosswind conditions. The airplane drifted left of the runway centerline and subsequently struck trees.
Pilot Actions
The student pilot reported that he did not obtain a weather briefing prior to departing on a local flight approximately one hour before the accident. He estimated the winds at the time of the accident were from the northeast at 15 knots, gusting to 20 knots.
Weather Conditions
At 1150 Central Daylight Time, the nearest reporting station, NPA located 20 miles east-southeast of the accident site, recorded winds from 080 degrees at 14 knots, gusting to 18 knots.
Sequence of Events
During the landing on Runway 36, the student pilot failed to maintain directional control, allowing the airplane to drift to the left. The aircraft exited the runway surface and impacted trees.