Incident Overview
A student pilot was operating an airplane when, upon touchdown, the aircraft ballooned back into the air. According to the student pilot's report, the airplane subsequently landed on the north side of the runway as a result of the crosswind condition.
Sequence of Events
The pilot stated that during the landing, the right main landing gear became caught on the corner where the runway and taxiway meet. This contact caused damage to the landing gear and forced the airplane to exit onto the grass adjacent to the runway. The left main landing gear was sheared off from the airplane. Additionally, damage was sustained to the left wing, the engine firewall, and the engine mounts.
Weather Conditions
A surface weather observation taken six minutes after the incident reported winds from 210 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 24 knots.
Damage Assessment
The airplane sustained structural damage including the separation of the left main landing gear, and damage to the left wing, engine firewall, and engine mounts. The right main landing gear also incurred damage.