Incident Description
A student pilot reported that the descent to the airport and approach to runway 25 were normal, except for a minor crosswind correction for winds coming from the north. The pilot stated that when the airplane touched down, it momentarily ballooned and drifted to the left, toward the south.
Sequence of Events
The pilot reported holding the airplane steady, and when it touched down a second time, the left wheel made contact off the runway edge. The airplane then turned sharply to the south and exited the runway. After leaving the runway, the airplane traveled across rough, uneven terrain and an adjacent taxiway before coming to rest south of the intended runway.
Additional Information
No mechanical difficulties or malfunctions were reported by the pilot.