Incident Overview
A pilot reported an unexpected veer while performing a touch and go landing on runway 01. During the base turn, the aircraft encountered light turbulence and turned onto final approach at 65 knots. The pilot applied a small crosswind correction to maintain runway alignment and flared before touchdown.
Sequence of Events
As the aircraft settled onto the runway, it veered approximately 30 degrees to the right of the centerline. The departure from the runway continued into an area of soft, wet grass. The pilot stated uncertainty about the cause of the veer, suggesting it might have resulted from inadvertent right braking or a crosswind gust that was under controlled.
Post-Accident Inspection
The Director of Maintenance for the operator reported that no mechanical malfunction was found with the aircraft's wheels or braking system following the incident. The airport manager indicated that the wind at the time was from 020 degrees magnetic at 6 knots.