Incident Details
During a night landing, the student pilot reported that the aircraft bounced and ballooned. In response, the pilot added power in an attempt to fly the aircraft back down to the runway, but it bounced and ballooned again. By this time, the aircraft was approximately halfway down the runway.
Sequence of Events
The pilot subsequently managed to stabilize the aircraft on the runway but was unable to stop within the remaining distance. The aircraft continued off the departure end of the runway, crossed a road, and came to rest in a ditch.
Occupants and Damage
The student pilot was accompanied by two passengers. The report does not specify injuries or damage to the aircraft.