Primary finding
Probable cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the landing roll. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience and the crosswind conditions at the airport.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The 21-hour student pilot was preparing to land on runway 22. Surface winds were from 360 at 5 knots, and the pilot reported that he was crabbing for crosswinds. Touchdown was uneventful, however the aircraft veered to the left during the landing roll. Opposite rudder did not correct the situation, so he elected to go around. As he attempted to go around, the left main gear rolled into muddy grass. The aircraft pulled hard to the left, and collided with a drainage ditch. No mechanical problems were reported with the aircraft. The pilot had accumulated 0.8 hours as pilot-in-command.
Source record
Factual narrative
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