What happened
During the landing phase of flight, the aircraft began to drift toward the right side of the runway. In response to this deviation, the pilot applied a significant amount of left rudder input. Subsequently, the pilot engaged the brakes, which caused the airplane to depart from the left side of the paved surface. The aircraft then collided with uneven terrain adjacent to the runway.
The investigation
Post-accident review of the pilot's qualifications revealed a total flight experience of 57 hours. Of this total, only 3 hours were logged in the same make and model as the accident airplane. The pilot had not flown for one year prior to the incident. Within the 24-hour period preceding the accident, the pilot flew approximately 3 hours.
Findings
The primary factors contributing to the event included excessive left rudder input during the landing rollout and the subsequent departure from the runway environment. The limited recent experience in the specific aircraft type may have played a role in the handling of the drift correction.