Primary finding
Probable cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The student pilot reported he was attempting to takeoff from runway 27 with a left crosswind from 190 degrees at 10 knots. He was unable to maintain directional control and struck a snow bank located off the left side of the runway. No mechanical deficiencies with the airplane were claimed or discovered.
Source record
Factual narrative
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