Accident Details
The student pilot reported that, after completing an uneventful solo takeoff and landing, he taxied the airplane for another takeoff attempt on the 4,057-foot-long, 70-foot-wide asphalt runway. During the takeoff attempt, the airplane yawed left. The student pilot tried to correct the yaw with right rudder input, but the airplane departed the left side of the runway and struck parked construction equipment.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The student pilot had accumulated about 11 hours of total flight experience at the time of the accident. The pilot reported the sequence of events following the successful landing.
Examination Findings
An FAA inspector examined the wreckage and noted damage to the nosegear, left wing, and firewall. The inspector did not observe any preimpact mechanical malfunctions with the airplane, nor did the student pilot report any such issues.
Weather Conditions
The recorded wind at the airport at the time of the accident was a left crosswind at 6 knots.