Accident Summary
A solo student pilot experienced a loss of directional control during the takeoff portion of a stop-and-go landing, resulting in the airplane exiting the runway, impacting an airport sign, and coming to rest approximately 200 feet beyond the sign.
Sequence of Events
According to the student pilot's report, during the takeoff roll, full power was applied. The airplane began to drift left. The pilot corrected with right rudder, but the leftward movement persisted. The pilot then reduced power to idle in an attempt to abort the takeoff, but the airplane continued moving left, described as "out of control." Brakes and opposite rudder were applied, but the airplane exited the runway to the left, struck an airport sign, and the left main landing gear separated. The airplane came to rest approximately 200 feet past the sign.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing lift strut. No other damage details were provided.
Additional Information
The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station on the airport reported that, about seven minutes before the accident, the wind was from 310 degrees at 6 knots. The student had landed the airplane on runway 35.