Incident Overview
A training flight ended with a runway excursion during the landing rollout. According to the official report, after touchdown, the flight instructor announced "I got it" and the student pilot relinquished control. The aircraft then "sharply, and suddenly" veered off the left side of the runway, crossed the opposite side of a ravine, and came to rest approximately 200 feet from the runway centerline.
Aircraft and Cockpit Configuration
The airplane was not equipped with brake pedals on the right side. The parking brake knob was located on the "far left panel." A post-incident examination revealed no pre-impact mechanical deficiencies.
Pilot Experience
The flight instructor reported 400 hours of total tailwheel experience, with only 5 hours in the accident make and model. The student pilot had 3 hours of total flight experience, all of which were in the accident airplane.
Findings
The source provides no probable cause for the event. The investigation documented no mechanical malfunctions or failures.