Incident Overview
A student pilot, who had accumulated one hour of solo flight time, was conducting touch-and-go landings at night on a runway covered with snow-packed ice. During one of the takeoff attempts, the engine sputtered. The pilot subsequently lost control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff and collided with a snowbank.
Investigation Details
Post-accident discussions with the pilot could not determine whether the carburetor heat control had been applied during the takeoff attempt. A post-accident examination and engine run-up revealed no anomalies in the engine's operation.
Logbook and Instructor Authorization
Examination of the pilot's logbook showed no instructor endorsement authorizing night flight operations. Additionally, the manner in which solo flight landings and takeoffs were to be performed was not stipulated by the flight instructor in the pilot's logbook.
Damage and Injuries
The airplane sustained damage from the collision with the snowbank. The source does not specify any injuries to the pilot.
Contributing Factors (None Stated)
The investigation report does not assign a probable cause or identify contributing factors. The source explicitly notes the absence of instructor endorsements and unspecified procedures but does not link these to the accident.