Accident Overview
The accident occurred when a student pilot on a solo flight impacted terrain following a bounced landing on Runway 1 and a subsequent stall. Runway 1 is 3,060 feet long and 50 feet wide, with an asphalt surface.
Sequence of Events
The student pilot reported that the landing touchdown was hard, causing the airplane to bounce back into the air. She added engine power in an attempt to execute a go-around; however, the airplane veered to the left, off the runway centerline. Her efforts to regain control were unsuccessful.
Observations
The airport manager observed the accident airplane on approach for landing. He noted that the pilot appeared to have difficulty aligning with the runway due to an east crosswind of about 10 knots, with higher gusts. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced high into the air in an approximate 45-degree left bank. After a heading change of approximately 30 degrees to the left, the airplane appeared to stall and subsequently impacted the ground.