Incident Overview
A student pilot reported an accident during the landing roll on a runway with a 7-knot right crosswind. The aircraft began drifting to the left, and the pilot attempted to correct using right rudder input. However, the fire extinguisher had come loose from its mounting and became jammed under the right rudder pedal, preventing full rudder movement. Subsequently, the aircraft struck a snow berm near the left side of the runway.
Pilot Account
According to the pilot, the fire extinguisher is normally mounted on the floor in front of the pilot's seat and is easy to kick inadvertently. He stated that no mechanical irregularities were present with the aircraft except for the clamp securing the fire extinguisher. At 1635 Alaska Standard Time, the wind at the airport was reported as calm.
Aircraft and Damage
The accident involved a single-engine aircraft, though the type and registration are not specified in the report. Damage to the aircraft was limited to the collision with the snow berm. No injuries were reported.
Contributing Factors
The pilot noted that the loose fire extinguisher clamp allowed the extinguisher to shift and obstruct the rudder pedal. The source does not provide an explicit probable cause determination.