Incident Details
A student pilot was conducting his second solo instructional flight in a single-engine airplane. The pilot reported that during the approach to landing on a 5,600-foot-long, 150-foot-wide asphalt runway, he did not properly flare the airplane. The aircraft touched down and bounced back into the air. The pilot then added power in an attempt to cushion the landing. The airplane touched down a second time and subsequently veered left off the runway, coming to rest upright in a ditch.
Aircraft Damage
A postaccident examination revealed that the right wing had sustained substantial damage. The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane, and no mechanical issues were noted during the examination.
Pilot Information
The student pilot was flying solo at the time of the incident. No further details about the pilot's qualifications or experience were provided.
Runway and Environment
The runway was 5,600 feet long and 150 feet wide, surfaced with asphalt. No information was given about weather conditions, time of day, or visibility.
Probable Cause
The investigation source did not state a probable cause for the accident.