Incident Overview
During a touch-and-go landing at McMinnville Airport, the left wing of an airplane contacted the runway surface. The student pilot, who was flying the airplane, continued the flight to Troutdale, Oregon, which was the final destination of the cross-country flight. The pilot stated that he was not aware that the left wing had contacted the runway during the intermediate touch-and-go landing.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, left wing spar, and associated flight controls. The extent of the damage was not immediately apparent to the pilot during the flight.
Weather Conditions
The 1353 Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) at McMinnville Airport reported winds from 230 degrees true at 16 knots. The weather conditions at the time of the incident were not otherwise described.
Flight Details
The touch-and-go landing occurred on runway 22 at McMinnville Airport. After the wing contact, the pilot proceeded to Troutdale, Oregon, without interruption. No further anomalies were reported during the remainder of the flight.