Accident Details
A student pilot was landing on Runway 7 when the aircraft touched down on the right side of the runway. Following touchdown, the airplane veered to the left and then to the right, ultimately departing the runway from the right side. During the excursion, the nose wheel collapsed, and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that the wind conditions at the time were from the northeast at 4 to 5 knots.
Pilot Information
The student pilot had logged a total of 55 flight hours, of which 50 were in the same make and model of the accident aircraft. She had 8 hours of pilot-in-command experience, with 8 hours flown in the 90 days preceding the accident and 6 hours in the previous 30 days.
Post-Accident Inspection
Following the accident, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conducted an inspection of the airplane, including the wheels and brakes. The inspection revealed no anomalies.