Incident Overview
A training flight concluded with an airplane veering off the runway and striking a ditch during the landing rollout. The flight was conducted by a certified flight instructor (CFI) and a student pilot who had logged a total of 3 hours of flight time.
Sequence of Events
Upon touchdown, the airplane began the landing rollout but soon deviated to the right of the runway centerline. The CFI allowed the student to attempt to correct the airplane's track. When it became clear that the student could not regain the centerline, the instructor took over the controls and tried to correct the ground track. The airplane continued to move rightward, departing the runway edge, and traveled about 200 feet before impacting a ditch.
Pilot Actions
During the rollout, the student kept his feet on the brake pedals, intending to help the instructor slow the airplane. The instructor had initially given the student the opportunity to correct the veer before assuming control.
Mechanical Status
The CFI reported that the airplane and engine experienced no mechanical failures or malfunctions throughout the flight. No preexisting issues with the aircraft were identified.