Accident Overview
The airplane collided with terrain following a loss of control while landing on a grass airstrip. The pilot was conducting a full-stop landing on runway 08.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that he departed the airport and entered a left-hand traffic pattern to land on runway 08. He intended to make a full-stop landing using rudder control on the grass runway. During the landing roll, the airplane began to veer to the right. The pilot applied small left rudder corrections, but the veering continued. He then applied both rudders and brakes simultaneously, causing the airplane to turn sharply right through approximately 90 degrees. The left wing then struck the ground.
Witness Report
A witness observed the airplane touch down, bounce slightly, then touch down again and begin veering to the right. The right wheel separated from the airplane, and the airplane tipped over onto the left wing.
Pilot Experience
The student pilot had a total of 52 hours of flight time, including 14 hours in the accident make and model.