Incident Overview
A student pilot and a certified flight instructor (CFI) were performing touch-and-go landings. During one landing, as the aircraft descended to approximately 6 inches above the runway surface, the student suddenly applied full left rudder input. This caused the aircraft to yaw sharply to the left.
Sequence of Events
The CFI attempted corrective action to counter the yaw but was unable to prevent the aircraft from touching down. Upon touchdown, the right main landing gear broke off. The aircraft then veered off the right side of the runway. After departing the runway surface, the left main landing gear also detached from the aircraft.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft sustained damage to both main landing gear assemblies. The extent of additional damage was not specified in the source.
Pilot Actions
The student pilot's application of full left rudder at low altitude initiated the loss of directional control. The CFI's attempted corrective action did not prevent the subsequent gear failure and runway excursion.