Incident Overview
A student pilot was conducting a short-field landing practice on runway 4 when the aircraft exited the runway to the right and collided with a parked car. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the incident, the wind was variable between 040 and 070 degrees at 20 knots, gusting to 35 knots. This created a significant crosswind component for the landing on runway 4.
Pilot Experience and Endorsement
The student pilot had received an endorsement from her instructor to conduct repeated flights between Burbank and Santa Paula, but only under wind conditions of less than 15 knots and with a crosswind component of less than 5 knots. The actual wind conditions during the flight exceeded these limits.
Approach and Landing
During the final approach, the student applied crosswind correction to counteract the wind. However, during the landing phase, the airplane deviated from the runway and went off the right side, striking a parked car.
Post-Incident Observations
The student pilot stated that there was no evidence of any preimpact mechanical issues with the aircraft. The aircraft came to rest after striking the parked car.