Incident Details
A student pilot was conducting a local solo flight, performing practice maneuvers for approximately 2 hours. On the landing approach to runway 27, the pilot reported that a gust of wind lifted the airplane to a nose-high pitch attitude. In response, the pilot applied full power to abort the landing. However, the airplane did not climb and subsequently descended, colliding with terrain.
Pilot Report
The student pilot stated that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane. The pilot's account indicates that the event was initiated by a wind gust affecting the aircraft's pitch attitude during the landing phase.
Weather Conditions
The reported wind at the time was from 300 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 20 knots. The gusty conditions likely influenced the aircraft's behavior during the landing attempt.