Accident Overview
A student pilot was practicing touch and go landings on runway 18 when the accident occurred. According to the pilot, the airplane touched down sideways with the nose pointing to the left. He applied full power in an attempt to realign the aircraft on the runway, but the airplane veered off the left side of the runway and collided with trees.
Pilot and Flight Details
The student pilot had a total of 22 hours of flight experience, all accumulated in the same make and model of airplane used during the accident. The reported wind at the time of the accident was variable at 5 knots. The pilot stated that there was no mechanical malfunction with the aircraft.
Pilot's Account
The student noted that the accident could have been prevented if he had not added full power after the sideways touchdown. He did not indicate any other contributing factors.
No Injuries or Damage Details
The source does not specify any injuries or the extent of damage to the aircraft or trees.