Accident Overview
A student pilot, flying solo after completing a flight lesson, was returning to his departure airport. During the landing approach, the pilot observed the windsock indicating a direct headwind of approximately 15 to 20 knots aligned with the runway.
Sequence of Events
As the pilot entered the flare, he noted that the aircraft's speed was low. The left wing then stalled and dropped, causing the left wingtip and main landing gear to contact the runway surface. The student pilot responded by applying power. The aircraft subsequently became positioned approximately 90 degrees to the runway heading and about 8 feet above ground level, having moved off the runway surface. The left wing then struck a windsock pole, resulting in substantial damage to the wing.
Examination
No mechanical anomalies were identified in the aircraft. The pilot reported no pre-existing issues with the aircraft's systems or controls.