Incident Overview
A 13-hour student pilot experienced a loss of directional control during his initial solo flight while performing his third touch-and-go landing on Runway 17R. According to the student pilot's report, shortly after touchdown, the airplane departed the left side of the runway, traversed a grass median, crossed parallel taxiway "Foxtrot," and collided with a taxiway sign, ultimately coming to rest inverted.
Pilot Account
In a telephone conversation with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigator in charge, the student pilot stated that the airplane "abnormally veered to the left" after touching down. He reported that he retracted the flaps and added power for a go-around once the veering began. The pilot did not recall whether he applied brakes during the landing roll.
Runway and Wind Conditions
Runway 17R is 7,008 feet long and 100 feet wide. At the time of the accident, the wind was from 050 degrees at 7 knots.
Additional Information
Multiple attempts by the NTSB to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) from the pilot were unsuccessful.