Accident Details
A student pilot was conducting his second solo flight, performing full stop landings and taxiing back. After his third landing, the pilot applied both brakes to slow the airplane. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway, resulting in substantial damage to both wings.
Pilot Report
The student pilot later stated that the brakes did not work properly. This statement suggested a potential brake system issue as the cause of the runway excursion.
Investigation Findings
Postaccident examination of the brake system was conducted by an airframe and power plant (A&P) mechanic with oversight from a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector. The examination found the brake system to be fully functional. All components of the brake system were within operational limits, and there was no evidence of any malfunction or failure prior to the accident.