Accident Description
An aircraft departed the runway during landing and collided with a dirt embankment. The pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings at the time. According to the investigation, the tower had advised the pilot that runway 13 was in use and that there was a right crosswind.
Flight Details
During the third landing, as the pilot was raising the flaps, he also applied the brakes. Subsequently, control was lost, and the aircraft departed the right side of the runway, striking an embankment. The pilot reported having used full flaps and an approach speed of 80 knots during this landing.
Weather Conditions
The wind was reported by the tower as from the southwest at 10 knots. However, the pilot reported the wind as from the northwest at 12 knots.
Post-Accident Examination
The brakes were examined after the accident and found to be normal, with pads appearing almost new.