Incident Overview
A flight instructor and the aircraft owner were conducting a biennial flight review (BFR). After the owner successfully completed the BFR, the instructor asked if he could perform one takeoff and landing, to which the owner agreed. The takeoff and traffic pattern were normal, but directional control problems arose just after touchdown.
Loss of Control
The instructor reported that he could not move the right rudder pedal beyond the neutral position. He was unable to maintain directional control, and the aircraft drifted off the runway edge, ran down an embankment, and nosed over after encountering large boulders.
Post-Accident Examination
An FAA airworthiness inspector examined the aircraft's control system and reported that no discrepancies were found.
Investigation Details
The accident occurred during a routine training flight. The instructor's account indicates that the loss of directional control was the primary issue leading to the excursion. No other anomalies were mentioned in the source material.