What happened
The pilot was conducting a landing operation when she experienced a loss of directional control during the rollout phase. As the aircraft traveled down the runway, it began to drift laterally off the paved surface. The aircraft eventually struck an adjacent dirt bank, which resulted in significant structural damage to the undercarriage.
The investigation
Post-acc examination revealed that the nose landing gear had collapsed upon impact with the dirt embankment. This mechanical failure was a direct result of the off-runway excursion rather than a pre-existing mechanical defect.
Findings
The pilot reported having held her private certificate for approximately 18 years, during which she accumulated only 145 hours of total flight time. Recency of experience appeared to be a factor, as she had logged approximately one hour of flight time in the 90 days preceding the accident.