Incident Overview
A student pilot returning from a practice area attempted a full stop landing on Runway 8 at Griffith, Indiana. The wind, reported by a weather observation facility located 6 nautical miles north of the airport, was 030 degrees at 10 knots. During the first two landing attempts, the pilot elected to go around after drifting to the right of the runway.
Third Landing Attempt
On the third attempt, the pilot reported using proper crosswind corrections and believed the aircraft was aligned with the runway. However, upon touchdown, the aircraft veered off the runway into a sandy area, where it nosed over.
Outcome
The aircraft came to rest in the sandy terrain adjacent to the runway. No additional details about the aircraft, occupants, or damage were provided in the source.