Accident Summary
A student pilot on a solo cross-country flight lost directional control of the airplane while landing on runway 17 in gusty wind conditions. During the landing, the airplane bounced and subsequently touched down in the grass alongside the runway. The left wing then impacted a tree, resulting in substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage.
Weather Conditions
The closest weather reporting station was located 15 nautical miles southeast of the accident site. Twenty minutes before the accident, winds were reported from 190 degrees at 12 knots, gusting to 18 knots. The student pilot reported that at the time of the accident, winds were from 200 degrees at 11 knots gusting to 16 knots.
Pilot Report
The student pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident.