Accident Overview
While landing at the completion of his first solo cross-country instructional flight, a student pilot touched down long on the runway and was unable to stop before reaching the end. The aircraft continued past the runway surface, veered to the right, and came to rest in a stand of trees.
Pilot Statement
The student pilot reported that he had selected the sod runway instead of the 2,550-foot by 29-foot asphalt runway. This decision was based on forecast wind conditions, which were stronger than the actual winds present at the time of the landing.
Aftermath
The aircraft overran the end of the runway and came to a stop in the trees. No further details about the aircraft or occupants were provided in the source.