Incident Details
The student pilot was conducting his first unsupervised solo flight, practicing touch-and-go landings. On the first landing, the aircraft touched down hard and began to porpoise. After the third bounce, the pilot attempted to set an approach attitude but lost directional control on the ground. The airplane was heading toward a row of hangars, prompting the pilot to attempt a takeoff. However, the aircraft was unable to clear the hangars and struck them at the roof line, coming to a stop. Parts of the wheel rim were found on the runway.
Instructor's Remarks
The student pilot's instructor reported that instruction concerning porpoising had been discussed with the student prior to the flight.
Student's Account
The student pilot recalled receiving instruction about porpoising, but said it had not been discussed in detail. He noted that he had been told to set an approach attitude but was uncertain exactly what that meant.
Damage
The aircraft struck the hangars at the roof line. The extent of damage to the airplane and hangars is not specified in the source.