Small Aircraft; Low Wing; 1 Eng; Fixed Gear
Flight Crew Student
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 14; Flight Crew Total 68; Flight Crew Type 68
Workload; Time Pressure; Situational Awareness; Distraction
Ground Event / Encounter Loss Of Aircraft Control; Ground Excursion Runway
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors
I was making a normal approach to Runway XXR on a solo flight. Winds were about 220 @ 6 mph at the time. After I had turned to base; ATC inquired if I had turned to base. I informed ATC that I had turned to base and at that point immediately needed to turn to final. ATC asked the plane at taxiway to hold position. Glide slope was normal. I was on centerline and airspeed was 85 mph. Final approach continued normally and as I crossed threshold; I reduced throttle to idle. The airplane landed firmly but did not bounce. When the nose wheel came down; I perceived a violent shaking of the nose wheel. The airplane began heading to the right side of the runway and I attempted to correct as normal. However; my corrections started a series of oscillations that grew in amplitude. The airplane was now headed in to the grass safety area after taxiway and I let the plane continue on its track for fear of flipping the plane. The airplane went into and out of the drainage ditch and came to a stop about 2-3 yards from taxiway X. I believe that one of the contributing factors to the event was task overload. This was my second solo flight and the additional load of ATC's inquiry; the follow on instructions to the other plane near my intended runway; and my focus toward the other aircraft may have used more attention than intended. I believe also that a greater emphasis overall on safe after landing roll would be good. In the FAA 'Airplane Flying Handbook'; after landing roll safety is addressed but does not receive the emphasis it deserves.
Student pilot reported loss of control after landing resulting in the aircraft departing the runway. The Student stated that distractions; while on final approach; were a primary cause for the loss of control.