Accident Sequence
A witness reported that the airplane made a low approach and either bounced on touchdown or initiated an aborted landing from a very low altitude. The pilot added power and the airplane drifted to the left of the runway's centerline. It became airborne and continued to diverge from the runway. The airplane experienced pitch oscillations, and the pilot began to lower the nose. The airplane flew over the taxiway, cleared the airport boundary fence, and crossed over a road. It clipped trees in the roadway median and collided with a cement wall and a shed on the other side of the wall.
Pilot Information
The pilot held a student pilot certificate issued June 17, 2003. The pilot had approximately 45 total flight hours and about 3 hours of solo time.
Wreckage Examination
During an examination of the wreckage, it was determined that the flaps were retracted and the fuel selector was positioned to the left tank. Except for where the aileron cables were cut during recovery, control continuity was confirmed to all primary and secondary flight controls. Fuel was present at the accident site; however, the tanks were breached and a quantity could not be determined.
Weather Information
The aviation routine weather report (METAR) for the closest weather reporting station indicated winds from 300 degrees at 5 knots.