Accident Overview
During a series of crosswind touch and go landings, an airplane departed the runway surface during the fifth takeoff roll. The aircraft exited runway 17R and subsequently struck a ditch, resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear.
Pilot Information
The pilot, holding a private certificate, had accumulated a total of 65.7 flight hours. This flight was the pilot's first solo in the make and model of the accident aircraft, having logged 0.7 hours of solo time after completing a 1.2 hour dual checkout with a flight instructor.
Meteorological Conditions
At the time of the event, the reported wind was from 120 degrees at 8 knots. No other weather conditions were specified.
Sequence of Events
The accident occurred during the landing phase of a touch and go maneuver. The airplane had successfully completed four previous touch and go landings before the incident. On the fifth takeoff roll, the airplane veered off runway 17R and entered the adjacent terrain, striking a ditch. The impact caused the nose landing gear to collapse.