Accident Overview
A student pilot conducting landing practice experienced a loss of control during a go-around, resulting in the airplane departing the runway and striking trees. The incident occurred after the pilot attempted a full-stop landing that was preceded by three successful touch-and-go landings.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, the flight initially proceeded normally with three uneventful landings on the same runway. For the fourth landing, the pilot intended to bring the airplane to a full stop. However, during touchdown, the airplane bounced twice. The student pilot then elected to abort the landing by applying full power and retracting the flaps.
During the subsequent climb, the pilot reported losing control of the airplane. The airplane veered left of the runway centerline and subsequently impacted trees adjacent to the runway.
Pilot Statements
The student pilot stated that there were no wind gusts at the time of the accident. She also reported that the airplane exhibited no mechanical anomalies or malfunctions during the flight.
Runway Information
The runway involved in the accident was 4,201 feet long and 75 feet wide, with a surface direction of runway 32.