Incident Description
A solo student pilot was on final approach for a full stop landing when he observed another airplane waiting on the active runway. To accommodate the traffic, he intentionally landed long and decided to maintain speed to exit the runway quickly. However, he misjudged his speed, and the airplane departed the right side of the runway. It continued across a taxiway and then went down an embankment before nosing over.
Pilot's Account
The student pilot later reported that the wheel brakes were less effective because he had full flaps selected during the landing. Additionally, he had applied aft yoke inputs, which minimized the effectiveness of the nose wheel steering system. He stated that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
Damage and Inspection
A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the wreckage and reported that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and both wings.