Incident Details
A commercial pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings at an airstrip. The pilot reported calm wind conditions. During the first approach, the pilot executed a practice go-around. On the second approach, the aircraft touched down on the runway and began drifting to the right.
Sequence of Events
The pilot applied left rudder to correct the drift, but could not recall subsequent events. An FAA inspector examined the accident site and observed tire marks on the runway. The marks traveled toward the right side of the runway before making a sharp left turn. The tire tracks then exited the west side of the runway and continued into a ditch. The aircraft became airborne after traversing the ditch, struck a windsock pole located approximately 60 to 80 yards beyond the ditch, and then came to a stop in an upright position.
Investigation
The FAA inspector documented the tire marks and the location of the windsock pole. The pilot's recollection of the event was incomplete after applying left rudder. No further causal factors were identified in the source material.