Incident Overview
A student pilot was the sole occupant of an airplane that nosed over after veering left off the runway and striking a snowbank. The pilot reported that he had completed three touch and go landings prior to the incident.
Pilot's Account
According to the student pilot, during the fourth touch and go, the airplane began to move left after he applied power. He stated, "I pushed the power in and tried to bring the plane back to the right but was unsuccessful. The plane then hit the snow bank along the runway and flipped over on its top." After the airplane came to rest, the pilot reported turning off the master switch and the ignition key, removing his shoulder harness and seat belt, and then exiting the airplane.
Aircraft Inspection
An inspection of the airplane revealed no preexisting anomalies or airworthiness discrepancies. The examination did not identify any mechanical issues that could have contributed to the loss of directional control.
Conclusion
The investigation did not determine a specific cause for the runway excursion. The accident remains under review.