Sequence of Events
The accident sequence began when a solo student pilot bounced the airplane upon touchdown. In response, the student pilot applied full throttle and pitched up abruptly. Witnesses reported that the airplane climbed to about 10 feet above the ground, then the pitch was reduced to a steep climb attitude, and the airplane rolled to the left. At approximately 50 feet above ground level, with a left bank of 70 to 90 degrees, the airplane commenced a descent that resulted in a collision with the ground.
Witness Observations
Multiple witnesses provided accounts of the event. They described the airplane's climb to 10 feet, followed by a reduction in pitch to a steep climb attitude and a subsequent left roll. The airplane then descended from about 50 feet with a pronounced left bank angle between 70 and 90 degrees, impacting the ground.
Coaching Activity
The student pilot's husband, who is a private pilot and the owner of the airplane, was coaching his wife from the side of the runway using a hand-held radio. He was present on the ground, providing instruction during the landing attempt.