Incident Details
A student pilot was operating an airplane and had contacted air traffic control (ATC). The pilot was instructed to enter a right downwind for runway 4, which is 7,501 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. Shortly after the instruction, the airplane's radios ceased to function. The student pilot attempted to troubleshoot the issue and found that he could receive transmissions but could not transmit.
The student pilot decided to land on runway 4. However, while on approach, he overheard ATC clear another airplane to land that was on a 5-mile final approach. The student pilot stated that he felt nervous about the other airplane, turned a very early base leg, and approached the runway "high and fast."
Landing and Runway Excursion
The airplane contacted the runway hard and began to bounce. Subsequently, the airplane departed the right side of the runway.
Examination and Weather
An examination of the airplane, which included a check of the radio system, did not reveal any discrepancies. A weather observation taken at the airport around the time of the incident recorded winds from 340 degrees at 8 knots.