Incident Details
A solo student pilot was landing an airplane when, after touchdown, the aircraft began to veer slightly to the right. In response, the pilot applied excessive left rudder, leading to a loss of directional control. The airplane then veered sharply to the left and departed the runway surface. During the excursion, the right wing struck a windsock pole. The aircraft continued across a ditch and subsequently performed a ground loop before coming to rest upright.
Damage
The accident resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. The right wing, engine mount, and the left forward side of the fuselage sustained significant structural harm. The severity of the damage rendered the aircraft unserviceable without major repairs.
Aircraft Status
The student pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The aircraft was functioning properly prior to the incident, and the loss of control was attributed solely to the pilot's actions during the landing rollout.