Accident Sequence
The airplane experienced a loss of directional control during the takeoff phase of a touch-and-go landing. After the airplane touched down, the student pilot applied power to initiate the takeoff. The airplane then veered to the left. The pilot reduced the engine power to idle and attempted to bring the airplane to a stop. However, the airplane continued off the side of the runway, where the left wing contacted a runway light.
Pilot Report
The student pilot reported that the airplane touched down approximately 1,800 feet down the runway, which was one-third of the total runway length. The landing was conducted on runway 31. The pilot estimated the winds at the time of the accident to be from 140 degrees at 10 knots.
Weather Conditions
An automated weather observation taken at the airport five minutes after the accident indicated winds from 160 degrees at 11 knots.
Pilot Information
The student pilot had accumulated a total flight time of 31 hours. The flight was a solo cross-country flight.