Accident Details
A student pilot was conducting an unsupervised solo flight. Before takeoff, the pilot checked the windsock and noted that the wind direction was variable, shifting from north to 270 degrees. During the takeoff roll, at approximately one-third of normal takeoff speed, the pilot applied full right aileron deflection and right rudder. The airplane exhibited adverse yaw to the left. Instead of aborting the takeoff, the pilot attempted to salvage the maneuver. The airplane temporarily became airborne. The pilot then reduced the throttle to idle and attempted to stop. The airplane subsequently impacted a shallow ditch filled with small trees. At the time of the accident, reported winds at the airport were variable at 5 knots.
Pilot Actions
The student pilot reported that after checking the windsock, the wind indication changed from north to 270 degrees. During the takeoff, despite full right aileron and right rudder inputs, the airplane yawed left due to adverse yaw. The pilot chose to continue the takeoff rather than abort, which resulted in a brief period of flight before the throttle was reduced and the airplane impacted terrain.