Incident Overview
A student pilot, who had recently been endorsed for solo flight by an instructor, experienced a loss of control after a bounce landing during a solo flight. The student had successfully completed five takeoffs and landings under the supervision of the instructor, who then endorsed the logbook and departed the airplane.
Flight Details
The student took off from the runway and flew around the traffic pattern. On touchdown, the airplane bounced, and the student lost control. The pilot attempted to add power, but the airplane subsequently impacted into a lightly wooded area.
Post-Accident Investigation
An investigator examined the airplane after the accident. The flaps were observed to be set at 30 degrees, and the carburetor heat was found in the full-on position. No mechanical failure was reported or discovered during the investigation.
Conclusion
The accident sequence involved a normal solo flight operation that ended with a bounced landing and loss of control. The investigation did not reveal any mechanical issues with the airplane.