Student Pilot's Solo Flight Ends in Runway Excursion Due to Snowbank Impact (N975BC)

Incident Details

A student pilot on his second solo flight was practicing touch-and-go landings. After completing the first landing, the pilot advanced the throttle for the next takeoff roll. The aircraft then swerved to the left and impacted a snowbank along the left side of the runway.

Pilot's Account

The pilot reported that he performed the first traffic pattern correctly and landed slightly left of the centerline. Intending to execute a touch-and-go, he looked down upon touchdown to apply full throttle. At that moment, he felt a slight shake in the nose. When he looked up, the tail simultaneously fishtailed to the right. The pilot found himself heading directly toward the left runway edge. He attempted to correct with right rudder, but stated that his recovery was either not quick enough or he did not get enough response from the rudder.

Outcome

The nose of the aircraft struck the snow immediately at the edge of the runway and sank in. The rest of the aircraft flipped over the sunken nose wheel.