Incident Overview
A student pilot was conducting solo takeoffs and landings in a Cessna 172D on a 3,496-foot-long, 75-foot-wide asphalt runway. During the first approach, the airplane was high, prompting the student to execute a go-around.
The Second Approach and Runway Excursion
On the second approach, the airplane touched down, and the student pilot applied the brakes. However, the engine rpm increased. The student cycled the throttle in an attempt to reduce the rpm, but the airplane continued off the end of the runway and impacted a field.
Instructor's Observation
The student pilot's flight instructor reported that after a good landing, he observed the airplane increase speed, with the tires smoking as the airplane departed the runway end.
Post-Accident Examination
An examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector did not reveal any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions.
Wind Conditions
The wind was reported as calm at a nearby airport around the time of the accident.