Incident Details
A student pilot was conducting touch-and-go landings on runway 24 in a Piper Tomahawk (PA-38). The wind was from the northwest at 12 knots. During one landing, the pilot reported that the wing rose and the aircraft drifted to the left with a gust of wind.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that he applied power to initiate a go-around. However, the aircraft did not gain altitude as expected. The pilot's account indicates that the wing rise and left drift occurred simultaneously with the gust.
Investigation
An investigation into the incident revealed no mechanical abnormalities with the aircraft that would have prevented a successful go-around. The aircraft's systems and controls were found to be functioning properly.
Aircraft Information
The Piper Tomahawk (PA-38) has a maximum demonstrated crosswind component of 15 knots. The reported wind conditions of 12 knots from the northwest relative to runway 24 would have resulted in a crosswind component within this limit.