Accident Overview
A student pilot, flying a single-engine aircraft, initiated a balked landing after an approach to runway 3 at the destination airport. Following the go-around, the pilot remained in the traffic pattern and aligned the aircraft to land on a closed east/west runway. During the landing roll, the right main landing gear impacted a heave in the concrete landing surface, causing the gear to collapse.
Post-Accident Findings
A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) overflight of the airport conducted after the accident revealed that nine X-shaped markings were visible along the length of the closed runway. These markings are standard indicators that a runway is closed to aircraft operations.
Pilot Statement
The student pilot reported that he did not see the X markings prior to the accident. He stated that he was anxious to get the aircraft on the ground following the balked landing.