Incident Overview
A pilot reported that while performing a touch-and-go landing on runway 34, a gust of wind caused the airplane to veer to the right. The airplane subsequently ground looped. During the pilot's attempt to recover, the airplane departed the right side of the runway and entered a ditch.
Wind Conditions
The winds at the airport were not recorded. However, local area and nearby airports reported winds from the southwest at approximately 10 knots.
Sequence of Events
The touch-and-go landing was in progress when the gust of wind pushed the airplane to the right. The ground loop occurred, and despite the pilot's recovery efforts, the airplane continued off the runway into a ditch.