Incident
On 26 April 2016, a student pilot was conducting a solo flight at EPMO. After landing on Runway 26, the aircraft lost directional control during the landing roll. The right wingtip and propeller contacted the runway surface, causing the aircraft to veer off onto the grassy area adjacent to the runway. The student pilot radioed that he was uninjured and subsequently taxied the aircraft back to the hangar.
Aircraft and Crew
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 152. The registration was not specified in the report. The pilot was a student flying solo. No other occupants were aboard.
Cause
The investigation determined that the incident was caused by the student pilot's lack of proper reaction to crosswind conditions during the landing roll.
Aftermath
Inspection after the incident revealed damage to the right wingtip and propeller, which in turn resulted in engine damage. No injuries were sustained.
Safety Actions
The training organization briefed its flying personnel on the incident. The investigation proposed amending the organization's operating manual to include time restrictions (excluding periods of strong thermal activity) for initial solo flights by student pilots. No safety recommendations were issued by the commission.