Incident Overview
A student pilot with 14 hours of instructional flight experience was conducting her first solo flight. The flight involved landings on a 2,903-foot-long, 60-foot-wide asphalt runway. After completing an initial landing, the pilot prepared for a second landing.
Final Approach and Landing
During the final approach for the second landing, the student pilot observed that the airplane was positioned to the right of the runway centerline. She applied left rudder input to correct the alignment. Upon touchdown, the airplane veered sharply to the left.
Loss of Control and Propeller Strike
While attempting to regain directional control, the student pilot inadvertently reduced back pressure on the control yoke. This caused the nose of the airplane to lower, resulting in the propeller striking the runway surface.
Runway Excursion and Final Position
Following the propeller strike, the airplane departed the right side of the runway. It traveled through a ditch adjacent to the runway and came to rest upright in a grass area. No further information about injuries, damage, or other circumstances was provided.