Overview
A pilot on his first solo flight experienced an accident while practicing touch-and-go landings. After completing the first landing without incident, the pilot retracted the flaps, turned off the carburetor heat, and added power for the takeoff. Upon applying power, the airplane began to veer to the left. The pilot corrected with right rudder, but the airplane continued left and began to fishtail. The pilot reduced power as the airplane departed the side of the runway, where the nose wheel dug into soft soil, causing the airplane to nose over.
Post-Crash Inspection
During the post-crash inspection, investigators found that the flaps were in the fully extended position. No evidence of a mechanical failure or malfunction was discovered.
Pilot Actions
The pilot stated that he had retracted the flaps and turned off the carburetor heat before adding power. The reason for the flaps being fully extended at the time of the accident was not determined, as no mechanical anomaly was found.