Accident Summary
A student pilot was on final approach to runway 15 with flaps set to three stages and an indicated airspeed of 65 knots. As the airplane descended to about ten feet above the runway, the pilot felt turbulence, and the left wing dropped toward the ground. The student pilot attempted to correct the wing drop using rudder and aileron inputs. After the airplane leveled out, it was oriented approximately 90 degrees to the runway.
Go-Around Attempt
Realizing the misalignment with the runway, the student pilot initiated a go-around by applying full engine power and retracting one stage of flaps. The airplane did not climb quickly enough and subsequently struck the ground.
Pilot Report
The student pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.
Weather Conditions
Winds at the time of the accident were from 360 degrees at 5 knots with no gusts.