Accident Details
The accident occurred while a student pilot was completing his first solo flight. According to the certificated flight instructor (CFI), the student had remained in the traffic pattern. On his first landing attempt, the student flared late, causing the airplane to bounce high. He then initiated a go-around but lost control of the airplane. The aircraft subsequently collided with several aircraft hangars approximately 15 feet above ground level.
Background
Earlier in the day, the CFI and the student pilot had flown together in preparation for the student's first solo flight. The CFI reported that the student "was doing very well at landing the airplane" and had no problems maintaining directional control. The student had no mechanical malfunctions prior to the accident, according to the CFI.