Accident Details
A student pilot was conducting a landing on Runway 18. During the landing roll, the pilot looked down to confirm the position of the flap lever. When the pilot looked up, the aircraft had drifted to the left side of the runway. The student attempted to correct the drift, but the airplane departed the runway environment and entered a grass embankment.
Damage
The nose gear separated from the airplane when it struck a rock. The impact also resulted in a bent firewall. The student pilot reported that no mechanical anomalies were present with the aircraft prior to the accident.
Findings
No information regarding the aircraft type, registration, exact date, operator, or location was provided in the source. The pilot's distraction during the landing roll led to a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion.