Sequence of Events
The accident occurred during a local solo instructional flight in which the pilot was practicing pattern work. On final approach, the pilot reported that no correction for crosswind was required. During the flare, the pilot stated that the aircraft drifted to the left. Upon touchdown on the left side of the centerline, the aircraft continued to drift to the left. The aircraft subsequently ran off the runway.
At that point, the pilot added power to avoid running into a drainage ditch. The aircraft ballooned over the ditch that runs parallel to Runway 22R. It then touched down a second time between Runways 22L and 22R and collided with the drainage ditch that parallels the center taxiway.
The aircraft was engaged in a solo instructional flight, and the pilot was the sole occupant. No other persons or aircraft were involved. The damage to the aircraft is not specified in the source. There is no mention of injuries or fatalities.
Pilot Actions
The pilot did not apply any crosswind correction on final approach, as none was reported needed. During the landing flare, the pilot observed a left drift. After touchdown left of the centerline, the drift persisted. The pilot added power after leaving the runway to avoid the first ditch, but the aircraft ballooned over it and then collided with a second ditch.
Environmental Factors
The source does not provide information on weather conditions other than the absence of a perceived need for crosswind correction. The runways involved are designated as 22R and 22L, and there are drainage ditches parallel to Runway 22R and to the center taxiway.
The accident sequence involved two separate touchdowns and collisions with two different drainage ditches. The first ditch was parallel to Runway 22R, and the second was parallel to the center taxiway.