Incident Overview
A student pilot, who had been cleared for his first unsupervised solo activity by his flight instructor and flight supervisor, experienced a runway excursion during a touch-and-go landing on runway 21R. The aircraft veered off the runway and into a ditch during the landing rollout phase.
Wind Conditions
The flight school had established a maximum total wind component of 15 knots and a maximum crosswind component of 5 knots. At approximately 0730, the flight supervisor recalled all student pilots from the practice area due to the wind direction and velocity exceeding the forecast conditions. The recorded wind at the time of the incident was from 150 degrees at 8 knots.
Sequence of Events
The tower was in the process of changing runways. Before the runway change occurred, the student pilot requested and was cleared for a touch-and-go landing on runway 21R. During the landing rollout, the student pilot encountered a crosswind, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway and into a ditch.
Mechanical Condition
No mechanical malfunctions were noted with the aircraft.