Event Details
The owner of the aircraft, who was a student pilot, was undergoing flight training with a certified flight instructor (CFI). They were practicing landings. During the roll-out after one landing, the airplane began to veer to the right. The CFI took control to avoid departing the runway, then took off and flew another traffic pattern. On final approach for the next landing, the student resumed control. During the roll-out of this second landing, the airplane again initiated a sharp right turn. The CFI reported that full left rudder and left brake application did not stop the turn, and the aircraft departed the runway to the right.
Damage
As the aircraft left the runway, the left main landing gear collapsed. The left wing, elevator, fuselage, and cabin area also sustained damage.
CFI Observations
The CFI noted that the owner was of small stature and the seat height was not adjustable. The CFI had previously warned the owner that the aircraft's Cleveland brakes were very powerful and efficient. The CFI believed that the owner may have inadvertently applied the right brake while applying left rudder.