Incident Overview
A solo student pilot conducted a flight to practice takeoffs and landings. After departing his home airport, he flew a short distance to the accident airport, where he completed six uneventful takeoffs and landings. He then configured the airplane for a short-field takeoff and applied takeoff power.
Sequence of Events
The pilot reported that the airplane lifted off the runway at 50 knots. He then pushed the nose down, and the right wing suddenly lifted up. The airplane deviated 45 degrees to the left of the runway centerline. In response, the pilot elected to abort the takeoff. During the abort, the left wing and left main landing gear struck the ground, causing the airplane to rotate 180 degrees. The aircraft came to rest facing the opposite direction of travel. The left wing separated from the airframe, and the airplane caught fire.
Pilot Actions and Outcome
During the accident sequence, the pilot opened the door. After the aircraft came to a stop, he deployed the fire extinguisher and freed himself from the wreckage. He egressed the airplane without injury. Following the accident, the pilot stated that there were no deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane.
Post-Accident Observations
The pilot's report indicated that the aircraft experienced a wing separation and subsequent fire. No additional details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or environmental conditions were provided. The pilot reported no preexisting mechanical issues with the aircraft.