Incident Overview
A student pilot encountered a left drift while landing on Runway 24. The pilot reported a slight crosswind with winds from 240 to 260 degrees at 5 knots, gusting to 10 knots. As the airplane drifted left, the pilot attempted to correct to the right but was unsuccessful. Deciding to abort the landing, the pilot applied full power for a go-around.
Sequence of Events
During the go-around, the pilot noticed a windsock directly in the flight path and was unable to avoid it. The left wing of the airplane struck the windsock pole. The student pilot had accumulated a total flight time of 44 hours at the time of the incident.
Aircraft and Conditions
No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or operator were provided. The runway in use was Runway 24, and the winds were consistent with a slight crosswind from the left. The incident occurred during daylight hours, though the exact time was not specified.
Pilot Experience
The pilot was a student with 44 hours of total flight experience. No additional information about the pilot's training or background was included in the source.