Accident Sequence
The accident occurred during a solo flight by a student pilot. The pilot reported that the first landing was "non-eventful" and the airplane "performed well." The accident happened on the second landing attempt. During the landing rollout, shortly after applying both brakes simultaneously to slow the aircraft, the airplane began "pulling very hard to the right." The pilot stated the pull was so strong that the aircraft began heading toward the side of the runway at about a 35-degree angle from the runway centerline.
Pilot Actions
The pilot reported hearing the "squeal of brakes" although he was not applying brakes while the airplane veered to the right. He then applied "hard left rudder" in an attempt to realign the airplane with the runway centerline.
Ground Marks and Damage
The right main landing gear collapsed and the right wingtip impacted the ground. Multiple tire tracks were found on the runway. The initial tire track was consistent with being left by the left main landing gear, arcing to the left. Next, there were two tire track marks arcing to the right, consistent with being left by both the left and right main landing gear. Subsequent ground markings and tire track marks indicated the airplane ground looped to the left, with the right wing striking the terrain and the right main landing gear collapsing under the fuselage.
Brake System Examination
No anomalies were detected with either brake system, and no discrepancies were noted during operational tests.