Event Details
A student pilot was conducting a landing on runway 07 at an airport when, after touchdown, a strong gust of wind pushed the airplane laterally to the left. The airplane subsequently departed the left side of the runway, struck a snow bank, and came to rest nosed down in a position perpendicular to the runway.
Aircraft Damage
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the right wing of the airplane.
Pilot Report
The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Weather Conditions
According to the automated weather observation system at the accident airport, around the time of the event, the wind was variable at 3 knots.