Incident Overview
A student pilot was conducting a landing on runway 17 in calm wind conditions. According to the pilot's account, the approach was stable: he described being "on a decent approach, full flaps in, on centerline." During the flare, the pilot noted a slight left yaw. The airplane touched down while still exhibiting this left yaw.
Sequence of Events
Following touchdown, the pilot reported that the airplane "started a pronounced skid off the runway." Despite his attempts at corrective action, the airplane departed the left edge of the 60-foot-wide runway. Subsequently, the nosewheel struck a rock pile, causing the airplane to nose over.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, or precise location of the incident. The pilot was a student pilot; no other occupants or injuries are mentioned.
Contributing Factors
No official probable cause or contributing factors are provided in the source. The pilot's statement indicates that a slight left yaw was present during the flare, which led to a skid and eventual runway excursion. However, no analysis or causal conclusions are available from the source material.