What happened
A commercial pilot and flight instructor was conducting crosswind landing instruction for a private pilot student. The student was occupying the left seat of the unspecified aircraft during the flight.
During a touch-and-go maneuver, the student applied engine power for departure. At that time, an automated weather observation system (AWOS) at the airport had reported winds of 9 knots with gusts to 15 knots. The instructor noted that a left crosswind had been gusting to approximately 15 knots.
As the aircraft accelerated for takeoff, it began to veer toward the right side of the runway. The instructor was unable to prevent the airplane from striking several trees located along the right side of the runway. The aircraft sustained damage to its wings, landing gear, and fuselage. All occupants were not injured.