Incident Overview
A student pilot was landing on runway 30, which measures 4,500 feet in length and 100 feet in width. During the rollout, the airplane began veering toward the right side of the runway. The student reported that he "stepped on the right rudder/brakes" and subsequently "lost directional control."
Evidence and Sequence
An estimated 30-foot-long skid mark was observed on the runway, leading off its right side. The airplane then entered a grassy open field and came to rest after colliding with the upsloping side of a ravine. The emergency locator transmitter (ELT) activated following the impact.
Pilot Experience
The student reported a total of 72 hours of flight time, of which 3.2 hours were in solo flight.
Aircraft Damage
Airplane recovery personnel reported to the National Transportation Safety Board investigator that the right wing's outboard rib was demolished, approximately 1½ feet of adjacent leading edge skin was crushed inward, and the firewall was buckled.