On August 9, 1995, a Cessna 170B (registration N2715D) operated by Walkwitz Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Titusville, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LIMITED EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE AND MODEL AIRPLANE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a pilot's second solo flight in a conventional landing gear airplane, the aircraft veered off the right side of the runway after the fourth touchdown, collided with a taxiway sign, and nosed over despite corrective inputs.
Accident Sequence
The flight was the pilot's second solo flight in a conventional landing gear equipped airplane. The flight departed and the pilot performed three landings. After touchdown for the fourth landing, during the landing roll, the airplane veered off the right side of the runway.
Pilot's Corrective Actions
The pilot attempted to correct the veer by applying full left brake and rudder. Additionally, the pilot momentarily applied power to initiate a go-around. However, the airplane continued and collided with a taxiway sign.
Outcome
Following the collision with the taxiway sign, the airplane nosed over. The source does not provide further details on the condition of the pilot or the extent of damage to the aircraft.