Accident Overview
A pilot completed a 45-minute cross-country flight and attempted to land on Runway 02 at the destination airport. After touchdown, the airplane began to veer left, prompting the pilot to abort the landing. The pilot initiated a climb, but at approximately 10 feet above ground level, the left wing struck a tree with a diameter of 2 inches. The airplane then descended and struck the ground.
Flight Sequence
The flight was a cross-country trip lasting 45 minutes. The pilot aimed to land on Runway 02. Upon landing, the airplane veered left. The pilot decided to abort the landing and performed a go-around. During the climb-out, while still low to the ground, the left wing collided with a tree. Following the wing strike, the airplane descended and impacted the terrain.
Weather Conditions
Winds reported at an airport located 26 miles away were from 050 degrees at 12 knots. No other weather information was provided in the source.