Accident Overview
A student pilot, accompanied by a private pilot, flew to another airport where they performed several takeoffs and landings. The flight then returned to the private airstrip from which they had originated. The student pilot was handling the controls during the approach.
Landing and Runway Excursion
After touchdown, the aircraft passed over some bumps in the runway and became airborne again. The pilot added power. The aircraft was then landed again, and the brakes were applied in an attempt to stop. However, the brakes pulled to the right, causing the aircraft to swerve. It subsequently struck a tree stump and nosed into a bank alongside the runway.
Investigation Notes
The investigation did not provide a specific probable cause. The sequence of events involved a bounced landing followed by a second landing attempt, during which asymmetric braking led to a loss of directional control and a collision with obstacles adjacent to the runway.