Incident Overview
A student pilot reported losing directional control during a full-stop landing. The accident occurred while the pilot was conducting a landing with 20 degrees of flaps extended.
Sequence of Events
According to the student pilot's statement, the airplane began to veer to the right during the landing roll. The pilot lost directional control, and the airplane departed the right side of the runway. It subsequently collided with a runway sign.
Wind Conditions
The student pilot speculated that a gust of wind may have been encountered. However, the recorded surface winds at the time of the accident were from 150 degrees at 7 knots, with no gusts reported.
Mechanical Status
When asked about mechanical problems with the airplane, the student pilot responded, "No." No mechanical anomalies were noted.
Conclusion
The accident involved a loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a runway sign. The source provides no explicit probable cause.