Accident Overview
The airplane collided with a dirt mound during an aborted takeoff from a dry lake bed. The student pilot was familiar with the area and the dry lake, having previously landed there with a certified flight instructor and during solo flight training.
Departure Attempt
During the accident sequence, the student attempted to depart using a soft field technique in a gusty crosswind condition. The takeoff was conducted in a westerly direction. The wind was from about 200 degrees at 10 knots, with gusts to 15 knots.
Events After Lift-Off
After lifting off the ground, a gust of wind was encountered. The airplane yawed while in ground effect, and the student elected to discontinue the takeoff. The aircraft touched down beyond the lake bed surface in a field of sparsely spaced small dirt mounds and bushes.
Collision
Before the pilot could stop the airplane, it encountered a dirt mound with one landing gear, resulting in a collision.