What happened
A solo student pilot was conducting practice touch-and-go landings on a dry, paved runway. After completing a landing, the pilot applied full engine power to initiate takeoff. During this phase, the aircraft veered sharply to the left and departed the paved surface. Recognizing the situation, the pilot aborted the takeoff attempt. However, the right main wheel struck a sign post located off the runway edge. The impact caused the right main landing gear to collapse. Subsequently, the right wing contacted the ground, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe.
The investigation
Following the incident, the student pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the event. This statement suggests the aircraft was mechanically sound before the veering occurred.