Flight Details
A student pilot, on his third solo flight outside the traffic pattern, was authorized to practice airwork in the local area but not to fly solo to other airports. After takeoff, he chose to practice takeoffs and landings at another airport.
Witness Observations
A witness at the airport observed the airplane when it was approximately three-quarters of the distance down the 2,200-foot runway, about 100 feet above the ground, performing a go-around. A few minutes later, the witness saw the airplane during a landing roll-out. The airplane was still moving quickly when it reached the end of the runway and collided with a 3-foot-high snow bank.
Runway Examination
Examination of the runway revealed skid marks extending along the last 450 feet. The final 150 feet of skid marks showed indications of a deflated right main tire.
Pilot Information
The student pilot had accumulated about 40 hours of total flight experience, including approximately 8 hours of solo flight. Winds reported at an airport 10 miles to the southwest were from 220 degrees at 12 knots.